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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Orchard Lake

Michigan · 2,215 residents · 2.398 sq mi
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Orchard Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,126. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $567,500. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 171% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
62% 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

2,215
−3%since 1990
from 2,286 in 1990
1990 – 2025
924 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 953 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.6
+18%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Orchard Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$121,126
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $106,234 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$67,881
+34%since 1990
from $50,695 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.5%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$567,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $378,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$635
−51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $982 in 1990
US average: $602
95.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 94.1% in 1990
4.4% rent
4.7
+31%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,211)
Black2.1%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(21)
Asian1.1%(26)
Diversity Score10.1%(231)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(2,021)
Black3.8%(85)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(20)
Asian2.6%(57)
Diversity Score17.6%(389)
18
+74%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

61.5%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 93.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
29.9%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 25.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−29%since 1990
from 27.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orchard Lake, Michigan?

Orchard Lake, Michigan has about 2,215 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Orchard Lake, Michigan?

The typical household in Orchard Lake, Michigan earns about $121,126 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orchard Lake, Michigan expensive?

In Orchard Lake, Michigan, the median home is worth about $567,500, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Orchard Lake, Michigan?

About 61.5% of adults age 25 and over in Orchard Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orchard Lake, Michigan?

About 0.5% of people in Orchard Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orchard Lake, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Orchard Lake, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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