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Orwell

Ohio · 1,533 residents · 2.014 sq mi
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Orwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,731. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,200. Households here earn about 28% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,533
+1%since 2000
from 1,519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
761 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+22%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Orwell
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,731
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,445
+33%since 2000
from $16,160 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 10%
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,200
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
44.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+1%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,452)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(21)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other4.7%(72)
Diversity Score17.1%(261)
Diversity Score
17
+142%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+10%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orwell, Ohio?

Orwell, Ohio has about 1,533 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orwell, Ohio?

The typical household in Orwell, Ohio earns about $41,731 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 $103,200, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Orwell, Ohio?

About 11.2% 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 17.2% 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 275 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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