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24 <br /> Orange County Statistics <br /> 0 We can estimate that there are at least 12,550 low-income pet owners in Orange County. 1 <br /> o As of April 2025, 21,416 people (14% of Orange County residents) were enrolled in Medicaid (meaning they <br /> make less than 1 .4 times the federal poverty level). <br /> o As of April 2025, 9,163 Orange County residents were receiving food stamps through the Supplemental <br /> Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Based on county food insecurity numbers, it is estimated that an <br /> additional 4,000 residents may be eligible for SNAP benefits. SNAP eligibility is generally capped at 1 .3 times <br /> the federal poverty level. <br /> o There may be overlap between these groups, but we can safely say that at least 14% of Orange County <br /> residents or 21,416 people could be classified as having incomes so low that they cannot afford standard <br /> living expenses, much less veterinary care. <br /> o Approximately 58.6% of North Carolinians own a pet (2018 AVMA study), so we can assume that of the at least <br /> 21 ,416 financially insecure individuals in Orange County, around 12,550 individuals own a pet. Therefore, we <br /> can estimate that there are at least 12,550 pet owners in Orange County who may have need of low-cost <br /> veterinary services. <br />