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Orestes

Indiana · 329 residents · 0.468 sq mi
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Orestes has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,850. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $56,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
329
−1%since 2000
from 334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
703 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+23%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2113084055015981990201020202024Orestes
2024243
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,850
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,219 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,680
+15%since 2000
from $18,037 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$56,600
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−21%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(321)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(11)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(31)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(298)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(7)
Diversity Score20.1%(66)
Diversity Score
20
+114%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−20.3 ptssince 2011
from 28.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.4%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−56.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orestes, Indiana?

Orestes, Indiana has about 329 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orestes, Indiana?

The typical household in Orestes, Indiana earns about $50,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orestes, Indiana expensive?

In Orestes, Indiana, the median home is worth about $56,600, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Orestes, Indiana?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Orestes, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orestes, Indiana?

About 13.0% of people in Orestes, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orestes, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Orestes, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 96 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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