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Orwell

Ohio · 1,499 residents (2025 est.) · 2.014 sq mi
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Orwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,900. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,707
+12%since 2000
from 1,519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
848 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+14%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,499 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Orwell
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,563
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,214 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,161
+56%since 2000
from $16,160 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
+18%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,900
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$816
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
51.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+24%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,452)
Black1.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(17)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(107)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,583)
Black2.6%(45)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(56)
Diversity Score17.3%(295)
Diversity Score
17
+145%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% 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
6.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+21.8 ptssince 2017
from 62.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orwell, Ohio?

Orwell, Ohio has about 1,707 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orwell, Ohio?

The typical household in Orwell, Ohio earns about $41,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orwell, Ohio expensive?

In Orwell, Ohio, the median home is worth about $125,900, and the typical rent is about $816 a month.

How educated are people in Orwell, Ohio?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Orwell, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orwell, Ohio?

About 27.4% of people in Orwell, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orwell, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Orwell, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 449 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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