Orange County, Vermont

Orange County
Orange County Superior Court in Chelsea
Location within the U.S. state of Vermont
Vermont's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°59′45″N 72°22′30″W / 43.995815°N 72.374886°W / 43.995815; -72.374886
Country United States
State Vermont
Founded1781
Named afterWilliam of Orange (William III of England)
Shire TownChelsea
Largest townRandolph
Area
  Total
692 sq mi (1,790 km2)
  Land687 sq mi (1,780 km2)
  Water5.2 sq mi (13 km2)  0.8%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
29,277
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districtAt-large

Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont. As of the 2020 census, the population was 29,277. Its shire town (county seat) is the town of Chelsea. Orange County was organized on February 2, 1781, as an original county within the state.