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Orchard Hills

Pennsylvania · 1,546 residents · 3.946 sq mi
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Orchard Hills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,442. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 606 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,800. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,546
−28%since 2000
from 2,152 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
392 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.6
+33%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Orchard Hills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,442
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,403 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,651
+116%since 2000
from $15,105 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,031
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.3%
+42.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,103)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(90)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,496)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(50)
Diversity Score7.8%(121)
Diversity Score
8
+88%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.2%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
42.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.8%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 21.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2017
from 75.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania?

Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania has about 1,546 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania earns about $61,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $125,800, and the typical rent is about $1,031 a month.

How educated are people in Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 14.0% of people in Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 412 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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