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Orient

Ohio · 288 residents · 0.153 sq mi
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Orient has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
288
+7%since 2000
from 269 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,882 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,758 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.5
+76%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1371822282733181990201020202024Orient
2024288
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,182
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,895
+138%since 2000
from $15,515 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
−5%since 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food16%
US avg: 1.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
79.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.3%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+52.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(288)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
+36.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+11%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
72.2%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
48.3%
+23.9 ptssince 2012
from 24.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2017
from 63.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orient, Ohio?

Orient, Ohio has about 288 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orient, Ohio?

The typical household in Orient, Ohio earns about $53,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Orient, Ohio?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Orient, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orient, Ohio?

About 16.3% of people in Orient, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orient, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Orient, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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