CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Orchard City

Colorado · 2,880 residents · 11.521 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Orchard City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,915. Population has grown 30% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $119,700. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,880
+30%since 1990
from 2,218 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
+30%since 1990
from 193 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
47.7
−5%since 1990
from 50.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Orchard City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,915
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,636
+88%since 1990
from $9,377 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.3%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,700
+59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $356 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
85.2%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
14.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+7%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Orchard City on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(140)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score19%(422)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(2,581)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(228)
Asian0.5%(13)
Diversity Score19.7%(567)
Diversity Score
20
+3%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−24%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Orchard City

Hill 'n Dale
Pop 3,083
Crystal River
Pop 3,618
Bushnell
Pop 3,157
Pea Ridge
Pop 3,560
Places similar to Orchard City
Head to head

Compare Orchard City to nearby cities

ORCHARD CITY VS
Delta
Income$45,250+26%
Home value$283,300+137%
Population9,802+197%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ORCHARD CITY VS
Montrose
Income$70,386+96%
Home value$387,900+224%
Population21,583+554%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ORCHARD CITY VS
Clifton
Income$52,100+45%
Home value$250,500+109%
Population19,518+492%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ORCHARD CITY VS
Fruitvale
Income$77,887+117%
Home value$333,100+178%
Population8,019+143%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Orchard City, Colorado?

Orchard City, Colorado has about 2,880 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Orchard City, Colorado earns about $35,915 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 $119,700, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Orchard City, Colorado?

About 14.4% 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 9.3% 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 662 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Colorado
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Orchard City with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →