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Orleans

Iowa · 608 residents · 1.127 sq mi
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Orleans is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,179. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $307,100. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
608
+4%since 2000
from 583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
539 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
58.5
+11%since 2000
from 52.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3804855916978021990201020202024Orleans
2024527
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,179
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,818 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,870
+44%since 2000
from $28,451 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,100
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−42.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
47.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+41%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(578)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(601)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(15)
Diversity Score
2
+15%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.4%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+80%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 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%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.1%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orleans, Iowa?

Orleans, Iowa has about 608 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orleans, Iowa?

The typical household in Orleans, Iowa earns about $60,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orleans, Iowa expensive?

In Orleans, Iowa, the median home is worth about $307,100, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Orleans, Iowa?

About 49.4% of adults age 25 and over in Orleans, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orleans, Iowa?

About 1.4% of people in Orleans, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orleans, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Orleans, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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