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Orient

New York · 999 residents · 5.126 sq mi
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Orient has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,885. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $811,500. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
999
+41%since 2000
from 709 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
195 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.3
+7%since 2000
from 54.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5937649351K1K2000201020202024Orient
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,885
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,461 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,064
+179%since 2000
from $29,382 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food11%
US avg: 2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$811,500
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,766
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $800 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
14.9% rent
Afford Score
11.1
+78%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(920)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(41)
Asian1%(10)
Other1.4%(14)
Diversity Score16.1%(161)
Diversity Score
16
+156%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.4 min
+64%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orient, New York?

Orient, New York has about 999 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Orient, New York earns about $72,885 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 $811,500, and the typical rent is about $1,766 a month.

How educated are people in Orient, New York?

About 51.4% 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 6.9% 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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