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Orion

Illinois · 1,754 residents · 0.935 sq mi
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Orion has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $145,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
1,754
+2%since 2000
from 1,713 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,876 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,832 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+2%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Orion
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,625
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,147 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,310
+58%since 2000
from $21,043 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,683)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(25)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(67)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,643)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(50)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.7%(48)
Diversity Score14.5%(255)
Diversity Score
15
+273%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orion, Illinois?

Orion, Illinois has about 1,754 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orion, Illinois?

The typical household in Orion, Illinois earns about $68,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orion, Illinois expensive?

In Orion, Illinois, the median home is worth about $145,600, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Orion, Illinois?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Orion, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orion, Illinois?

About 2.9% of people in Orion, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orion, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Orion, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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