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Orleans

Massachusetts · 1,621 residents · 2.32 sq mi
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Orleans has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,175. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 40% 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 $421,300. With a median age of 58.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,621
−6%since 2000
from 1,716 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
699 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
58.9
+10%since 2000
from 53.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Orleans
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,175
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,238 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,140
+35%since 2000
from $23,033 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$421,300
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
34.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.0
+96%since 2000
from 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,644)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(33)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(124)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,533)
Black1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(29)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.9%(127)
Diversity Score
8
+9%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+83%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orleans, Massachusetts?

Orleans, Massachusetts has about 1,621 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orleans, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Orleans, Massachusetts earns about $38,175 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orleans, Massachusetts expensive?

In Orleans, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $421,300, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Orleans, Massachusetts?

About 39.6% of adults age 25 and over in Orleans, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orleans, Massachusetts?

About 3.8% of people in Orleans, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orleans, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Orleans, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 90 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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