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Orient

New York · 743 residents · 5.126 sq mi
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Orient is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% 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 $740,500. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
743
+5%since 2000
from 709 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
145 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.3
+5%since 2000
from 54.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5937649351K1K2000201020202024Orient
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,461 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,000
+67%since 2000
from $29,382 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$740,500
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,513
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $800 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−45.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
61.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.6
+53%since 2000
from 6.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(687)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(44)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(704)
Black1.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(16)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other4.2%(31)
Diversity Score18.8%(140)
Diversity Score
19
+200%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orient, New York?

Orient, New York has about 743 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orient, New York?

The typical household in Orient, New York earns about $77,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orient, New York expensive?

In Orient, New York, the median home is worth about $740,500, and the typical rent is about $1,513 a month.

How educated are people in Orient, New York?

About 48.0% of adults age 25 and over in Orient, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orient, New York?

About 7.3% of people in Orient, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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