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Orchid

Florida · 415 residents · 1.236 sq mi
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Orchid is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $214,000. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 275 residents. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 67.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 349% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 67.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
415
+196%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
336 / sq mi
+196%since 2000
from 113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
67.5
+10%since 2000
from 61.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
01523044556071990201020202024Orchid
2024441
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$214,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,001 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$178,989
+32%since 2000
from $135,870 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
76.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services27.9%
US avg: 7%
Information23.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration19.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $994,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
30.2%
−64.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
3.3% rent
Vacancy rate
41.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
−6%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(403)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian1%(4)
Other2.8%(11)
Diversity Score12.2%(51)
Diversity Score
12
+587%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 98.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
29.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
35.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
76.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.7%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orchid, Florida?

Orchid, Florida has about 415 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orchid, Florida?

The typical household in Orchid, Florida earns about $214,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orchid, Florida expensive?

In Orchid, Florida, the median home is worth about $1,000,001.

How educated are people in Orchid, Florida?

About 75.5% of adults age 25 and over in Orchid, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orchid, Florida?

About 0.0% of people in Orchid, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orchid, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Orchid, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 404 residents, a change of about 3673 percent over that period.

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