Local Government News

Orange County ranks 99th highest in North Carolina for per capita government transfer income at $8,141 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Orange County received an average of $8,141 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it second lowest in North Carolina.

Orange County ranks second in North Carolina for government transfer dependency at 10.5% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 10.5% of income in Orange County—ranking it second least dependent among North Carolina counties.