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Orient

Illinois · 327 residents · 0.745 sq mi
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Orient has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,234. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $51,100. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
327
+10%since 2000
from 296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
439 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+13%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2813253694134571990201020202024Orient
2024417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,234
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,055
+107%since 2000
from $8,713 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+16%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(295)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(305)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(11)
Diversity Score11.7%(38)
Diversity Score
12
+1286%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.9%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
46.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orient, Illinois?

Orient, Illinois has about 327 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orient, Illinois?

The typical household in Orient, Illinois earns about $35,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orient, Illinois expensive?

In Orient, Illinois, the median home is worth about $51,100, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Orient, Illinois?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Orient, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orient, Illinois?

About 26.3% of people in Orient, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orient, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Orient, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 115 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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