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Orchard City

Colorado · 3,119 residents · 11.521 sq mi
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Orchard City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,507. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $169,600. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,119
+8%since 2000
from 2,880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
271 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.0
+7%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Orchard City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,507
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,915 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,851
+35%since 2000
from $17,636 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing12.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−36.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+14%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(2,726)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(317)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other2.4%(74)
Diversity Score29.4%(916)
Diversity Score
29
+49%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+102%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.7%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orchard City, Colorado?

Orchard City, Colorado has about 3,119 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Orchard City, Colorado earns about $44,507 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 $169,600, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Orchard City, Colorado?

About 11.1% 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 9.9% 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 901 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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