Orleans, New York

Orleans, New York
Orleans
Orleans
Coordinates: 44°14′39″N 75°58′37″W / 44.24417°N 75.97694°W / 44.24417; -75.97694
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyJefferson
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorDonna Chatterton (D)
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
 • Total
77.73 sq mi (201.31 km2)
 • Land71.25 sq mi (184.53 km2)
 • Water6.47 sq mi (16.77 km2)
Elevation
381 ft (116 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
2,789
 • Estimate 
(2016)
2,767
 • Density38.8/sq mi (14.99/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
FIPS code36-045-55398
GNIS feature ID0979319
Websitewww.townoforleans.com

Orleans is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 2,789 at the 2010 census, up from 2,463 in 2000. The town is located in the northern part of the county and is north of Watertown. Orleans is named after the commune of Orléans in France.