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Orfordville

Wisconsin · 1,473 residents · 1.187 sq mi
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Orfordville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,542. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $136,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,473
+16%since 2000
from 1,272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,241 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,072 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+17%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Orfordville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,542
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,878
+59%since 2000
from $18,169 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$985
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−3%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,226)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(89)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,320)
Black1.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino4%(59)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other4.4%(65)
Diversity Score22.9%(338)
Diversity Score
23
+229%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+79%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orfordville, Wisconsin?

Orfordville, Wisconsin has about 1,473 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orfordville, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Orfordville, Wisconsin earns about $73,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orfordville, Wisconsin expensive?

In Orfordville, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $136,700, and the typical rent is about $985 a month.

How educated are people in Orfordville, Wisconsin?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Orfordville, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orfordville, Wisconsin?

About 10.2% of people in Orfordville, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orfordville, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Orfordville, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 254 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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