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Orchard Mesa

Colorado · 6,688 residents · 3.667 sq mi
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Orchard Mesa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,017. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $216,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,688
+4%since 2000
from 6,456 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,824 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,761 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+16%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Orchard Mesa
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,017
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,885 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,251
+52%since 2000
from $17,293 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,168
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $705 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
17.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+34%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(5,737)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(563)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(1,381)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(5,323)
Black0.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(907)
Asian0.8%(53)
Other1.3%(88)
Diversity Score35.9%(2,401)
Diversity Score
36
+68%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+69%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orchard Mesa, Colorado?

Orchard Mesa, Colorado has about 6,688 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Orchard Mesa, Colorado earns about $61,017 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orchard Mesa, Colorado expensive?

In Orchard Mesa, Colorado, the median home is worth about $216,500, and the typical rent is about $1,168 a month.

How educated are people in Orchard Mesa, Colorado?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Orchard Mesa, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orchard Mesa, Colorado?

About 11.6% of people in Orchard Mesa, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orchard Mesa, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Orchard Mesa, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 711 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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