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Orlinda

Tennessee · 947 residents · 6.589 sq mi
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Orlinda is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,125. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $214,600. Households here earn about 52% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
947
+59%since 2000
from 594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
144 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+3%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4026248451K1K1990201020202024Orlinda
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,125
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,272
+113%since 2000
from $16,058 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$986
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
17.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+20%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(562)
Black4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(70)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(828)
Black3.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score18.7%(177)
Diversity Score
19
+59%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.5 min
+118%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orlinda, Tennessee?

Orlinda, Tennessee has about 947 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orlinda, Tennessee?

The typical household in Orlinda, Tennessee earns about $83,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orlinda, Tennessee expensive?

In Orlinda, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $214,600, and the typical rent is about $986 a month.

How educated are people in Orlinda, Tennessee?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Orlinda, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orlinda, Tennessee?

About 11.7% of people in Orlinda, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orlinda, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Orlinda, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 471 residents, a change of about 99 percent over that period.

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

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