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Orchard

Iowa · 68 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 $43,393. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 20 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,000. Households here earn about 30% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68
−23%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
673 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 871 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+14%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
274870921131990201020202024Orchard
202469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,393
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,686
+193%since 2000
from $10,148 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
10.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(3)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
31.7%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orchard, Iowa?

Orchard, Iowa has about 68 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orchard, Iowa?

The typical household in Orchard, Iowa earns about $43,393 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 $53,000.

How educated are people in Orchard, Iowa?

About 11.1% 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 19.0% 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 28 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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