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Old Orchard

Pennsylvania · 1,910 residents · 0.73 sq mi
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Old Orchard is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,409. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 533 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $381,800. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 58% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,910
−22%since 2000
from 2,443 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,616 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 3,347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.5
+15%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Old Orchard
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,409
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,958 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,402
+92%since 2000
from $28,851 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
+21%since 2010
from 0.304 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services1.2%
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
$381,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,524
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $950 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+31%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(2,337)
Black1.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian1.6%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(207)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(1,487)
Black7.6%(145)
Hispanic / Latino5%(95)
Asian4%(76)
Other5.6%(107)
Diversity Score47.6%(909)
Diversity Score
48
+462%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.8 min
+130%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2017
from 85.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Orchard, Pennsylvania?

Old Orchard, Pennsylvania has about 1,910 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old Orchard, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Old Orchard, Pennsylvania earns about $123,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Orchard, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Old Orchard, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $381,800, and the typical rent is about $2,524 a month.

How educated are people in Old Orchard, Pennsylvania?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in Old Orchard, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Orchard, Pennsylvania?

About 7.0% of people in Old Orchard, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old Orchard, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Old Orchard, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 600 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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