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Orchard

Nebraska · 363 residents · 0.395 sq mi
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Orchard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $58,400. Households here earn about 27% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
363
−7%since 2000
from 391 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
919 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 990 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
−7%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3273834404965521990201020202024Orchard
2024410
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,771 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,583
+88%since 2000
from $13,075 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,400
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
16.6% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+40%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(391)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(342)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(9)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score10.4%(38)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+6%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orchard, Nebraska?

Orchard, Nebraska has about 363 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orchard, Nebraska?

The typical household in Orchard, Nebraska earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orchard, Nebraska expensive?

In Orchard, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $58,400, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Orchard, Nebraska?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Orchard, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orchard, Nebraska?

About 14.1% of people in Orchard, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orchard, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Orchard, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 80 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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