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Orient

Iowa · 408 residents · 0.435 sq mi
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Orient has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
408
+1%since 2000
from 402 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
938 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 924 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+2%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3453784124454781990201020202024Orient
2024448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,001
+36%since 2000
from $13,937 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$348
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
+34.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+19%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(395)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(398)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(22)
Diversity Score
5
+75%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.3%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orient, Iowa?

Orient, Iowa has about 408 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orient, Iowa?

The typical household in Orient, Iowa earns about $38,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orient, Iowa expensive?

In Orient, Iowa, the median home is worth about $58,400, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Orient, Iowa?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Orient, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orient, Iowa?

About 13.0% of people in Orient, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orient, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Orient, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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