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Orleans

Indiana · 2,273 residents · 1.709 sq mi
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Orleans has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,138. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,900. Households here earn about 35% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,273
+9%since 1990
from 2,083 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,330 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,219 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
Unchangedsince 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Orleans
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,138
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,574 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,476
+55%since 1990
from $9,359 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.2%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$394
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
71.1%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
28.9% rent
2.2
+17%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(2,077)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score1.2%(25)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,232)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(65)
3
+139%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.0%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.4%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−37%since 1990
from 22.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Orleans, Indiana?

Orleans, Indiana has about 2,273 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Orleans, Indiana?

The typical household in Orleans, Indiana earns about $27,138 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orleans, Indiana expensive?

In Orleans, Indiana, the median home is worth about $58,900, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Orleans, Indiana?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Orleans, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orleans, Indiana?

About 17.2% of people in Orleans, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orleans, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Orleans, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 190 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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