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Orchard

Texas · 352 residents · 0.402 sq mi
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Orchard is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,295. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
352
−14%since 2000
from 408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
876 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,015 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+28%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1822713614505391990201020202024Orchard
2024338
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,295
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,924
+26%since 2000
from $21,329 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing12.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+28%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(278)
Black7.6%(31)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(92)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.6%(235)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(205)
Black4.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino36.4%(128)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.8%(228)
Diversity Score
65
+13%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+15%since 2000
from 27.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.2%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orchard, Texas?

Orchard, Texas has about 352 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orchard, Texas?

The typical household in Orchard, Texas earns about $58,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orchard, Texas expensive?

In Orchard, Texas, the median home is worth about $100,000, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Orchard, Texas?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Orchard, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orchard, Texas?

About 3.6% of people in Orchard, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orchard, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Orchard, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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