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Orchard City

Colorado · 3,299 residents (2025 est.) · 11.521 sq mi
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Orchard City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,960. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $324,300. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,221
+12%since 2000
from 2,880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
280 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.9
+7%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,299 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Orchard City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,960
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,915 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,156
+82%since 2000
from $17,636 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+5%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,300
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,174
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+74%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(2,581)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(228)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.7%(567)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(2,890)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(218)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other3.3%(106)
Diversity Score23.7%(762)
Diversity Score
24
+20%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 19.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 68.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 92.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 6.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orchard City, Colorado?

Orchard City, Colorado has about 3,221 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orchard City, Colorado?

The typical household in Orchard City, Colorado earns about $55,960 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orchard City, Colorado expensive?

In Orchard City, Colorado, the median home is worth about $324,300, and the typical rent is about $1,174 a month.

How educated are people in Orchard City, Colorado?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Orchard City, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orchard City, Colorado?

About 21.5% of people in Orchard City, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orchard City, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Orchard City, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,003 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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