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Orchard

Iowa · 71 residents · 0.101 sq mi
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Orchard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,200. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 26% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
71
−19%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
703 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 871 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+19%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
274870921131990201020202024Orchard
202469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,168
+49%since 2000
from $10,148 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−34.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(68)
Black1.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(3)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
53.6 min
+264%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
38.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.3%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.5%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orchard, Iowa?

Orchard, Iowa has about 71 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orchard, Iowa?

The typical household in Orchard, Iowa earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orchard, Iowa expensive?

In Orchard, Iowa, the median home is worth about $57,200.

How educated are people in Orchard, Iowa?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Orchard, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orchard, Iowa?

About 4.5% of people in Orchard, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orchard, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Orchard, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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