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Orchid

Florida · 516 residents · 1.236 sq mi
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Orchid is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,444. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 376 residents. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $1,213,200. With a median age of 73.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 147% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 73.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
516
+269%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
417 / sq mi
+269%since 2000
from 113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
73.8
+21%since 2000
from 61.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
01523044556071990201020202024Orchid
2024441
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,444
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,001 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$143,703
+6%since 2000
from $135,870 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
88.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services22.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,213,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $994,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
3.3% rent
Afford Score
8.5
+71%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(500)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score5.4%(28)
Diversity Score
5
+203%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 98.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+194%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
42.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
17.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 24.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.2%
−99.5 ptssince 2013
from 99.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orchid, Florida?

Orchid, Florida has about 516 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orchid, Florida?

The typical household in Orchid, Florida earns about $142,444 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 $1,213,200.

How educated are people in Orchid, Florida?

About 72.7% 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 0.2% 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 505 residents, a change of about 4591 percent over that period.

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