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$33,754
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,636
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$69,556
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
57.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
42.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,150
TOTAL POPULATION
1,453
MALE POPULATION
1,697
FEMALE POPULATION
85.62
MALES / 100 FEMALES
116.79
FEMALES / 100 MALES
52.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
1,570
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Income in Orchard City

Income Overview in Orchard City

Per Capita Income in Orchard City is $33,754, while median incomes of families and households are $78,636 and $69,556 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,150$33,754
Median Family Income920$78,636
Mean Family Income920$87,495
Median Household Income1,311$69,556
Mean Household Income1,311$79,101
Income Deficit920$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,15057.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,15042.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,1500.37

Earnings by Sex in Orchard City

Average Earnings in Orchard City are $31,509, $45,929 for men and $19,623 for women, a difference of 57.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Orchard City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male916 (54.6%)$45,929
Female762 (45.4%)$19,623
Total1,678 (100.0%)$31,509

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Orchard City

The most common earnings brackets in Orchard City are $100,000+ for men (139 | 15.2%) and $2,499 or less for women (105 | 13.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Orchard City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less16 (1.8%)105 (13.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9996 (0.7%)8 (1.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49941 (4.5%)36 (4.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99972 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49912 (1.3%)63 (8.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)37 (4.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49914 (1.5%)87 (11.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)53 (7.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4998 (0.9%)35 (4.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99948 (5.2%)9 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999110 (12.0%)9 (1.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99967 (7.3%)79 (10.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99951 (5.6%)44 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99941 (4.5%)45 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999110 (12.0%)24 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99915 (1.6%)32 (4.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99955 (6.0%)64 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999111 (12.1%)9 (1.2%)
$100,000+139 (15.2%)23 (3.0%)
Total916 (100.0%)762 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Orchard City

Average earnings in Orchard City are $50,682 for men and $20,750 for women, a difference of 59.1%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,518, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $26,929. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $30,550, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $18,854.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Orchard City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$53,518$30,550
College or Associate's Degree$26,929$18,854
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$50,682$20,750

Family Income in Orchard City

Family Income Brackets in Orchard City

According to the Orchard City family income data, there are 273 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Orchard City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99980.9%
$15,000 to $24,999434.7%
$25,000 to $34,999727.8%
$35,000 to $49,999485.2%
$50,000 to $74,99927329.7%
$75,000 to $99,99916317.7%
$100,000 to $149,99918520.1%
$150,000 to $199,99910411.3%
$200,000+242.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Orchard City

3-person families (59 | 6.4%) account for the highest median family income in Orchard City with $86,635 per family, while 2-person families (610 | 66.3%) have the highest median income of $39,375 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Orchard City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families610 (66.3%)$78,750
3-Person Families59 (6.4%)$86,635
4-Person Families125 (13.6%)$72,120
5-Person Families100 (10.9%)$0
6-Person Families26 (2.8%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total920 (100.0%)$78,636

Family Income by Number of Earners in Orchard City

Family Income by Number of Earners in Orchard City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners228 (24.8%)$57,500
1 Earner177 (19.2%)$52,639
2 Earners470 (51.1%)$108,182
3+ Earners45 (4.9%)$0
Total920 (100.0%)$78,636

Household Income in Orchard City

Household Income Brackets in Orchard City

With 326 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Orchard City, accounting for 24.9% of all households. In contrast, only 33 households (2.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Orchard City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000524.0%
$10,000 to $14,999332.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991148.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991219.2%
$35,000 to $49,999806.1%
$50,000 to $74,99932624.9%
$75,000 to $99,99919414.8%
$100,000 to $149,99923918.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991178.9%
$200,000+332.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Orchard City

The median household income in Orchard City is $69,556, with the highest median household income of $87,500 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 516 households (39.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Orchard City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years320 (24.4%)$70,217
45 to 64 Years516 (39.4%)$87,500
65+ Years475 (36.2%)$61,385
Total1,311 (100.0%)$69,556

Poverty in Orchard City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Orchard City

With 15.4% poverty level for males and 17.0% for females among the residents of Orchard City, 18 to 24 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 56 males (53.8%) and 7 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Orchard City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)32 (55.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years10 (19.6%)27 (24.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)15 (22.7%)
15 Years16 (32.0%)7 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years16 (51.6%)22 (27.2%)
18 to 24 Years56 (53.8%)6 (13.6%)
25 to 34 Years77 (36.1%)45 (23.6%)
35 to 44 Years16 (12.3%)27 (14.4%)
45 to 54 Years12 (9.6%)17 (7.4%)
55 to 64 Years10 (3.5%)8 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years8 (2.9%)7 (3.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)66 (28.8%)
Total221 (15.4%)279 (17.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Orchard City

According to the poverty statistics in Orchard City, males aged under 5 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 96.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Orchard City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (100.0%)26 (44.8%)
5 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years41 (80.4%)82 (75.2%)
12 to 14 Years10 (100.0%)51 (77.3%)
15 Years34 (68.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years15 (48.4%)59 (72.8%)
18 to 24 Years48 (46.2%)38 (86.4%)
25 to 34 Years136 (63.8%)146 (76.4%)
35 to 44 Years114 (87.7%)160 (85.6%)
45 to 54 Years113 (90.4%)214 (92.6%)
55 to 64 Years279 (96.5%)205 (96.2%)
65 to 74 Years263 (97.1%)222 (96.9%)
75 Years and over110 (100.0%)163 (71.2%)
Total1,217 (84.6%)1,366 (83.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Orchard City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Orchard City show that 3.5% or 26 of the total 739 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 13.8%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Orchard City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children538 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children100 (86.2%)16 (13.8%)
3 or 4 Children75 (88.2%)10 (11.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total713 (96.5%)26 (3.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Orchard City

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Orchard City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)43 (91.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)43 (47.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Orchard City

The poverty data for Orchard City shows that 26 of the married-couple family households (3.5%) and 43 of the single-parent households (23.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (13.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 household (91.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Orchard City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children16 (13.8%)43 (91.5%)
3 or 4 Children10 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (3.5%)43 (23.8%)

Race in Orchard City

The most populous races in Orchard City are White / Caucasian (2,983 | 94.7%), Hispanic or Latino (208 | 6.6%), and Two or more Races (108 | 3.4%).
Race in Orchard City
Race# Population% Population
Asian110.4%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2086.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,98394.7%
Two or more Races1083.4%
Some other Race481.5%
Total3,150100.0%

Ancestry in Orchard City

The most populous ancestries reported in Orchard City are German (961 | 30.5%), English (602 | 19.1%), Irish (470 | 14.9%), French (189 | 6.0%), and Mexican (167 | 5.3%), together accounting for 75.8% of all Orchard City residents.
Ancestry in Orchard City
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1434.5%
Bhutanese180.6%
British70.2%
Cherokee180.6%
Czech90.3%
Danish210.7%
Dutch1043.3%
English60219.1%
European391.2%
French1896.0%
French Canadian872.8%
German96130.5%
Irish47014.9%
Italian250.8%
Korean491.6%
Mexican1675.3%
Northern European70.2%
Norwegian1524.8%
Polish1675.3%
Russian862.7%
Scandinavian220.7%
Scotch-Irish90.3%
Scottish1665.3%
Spaniard220.7%
Swedish411.3%
Welsh80.3%
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Immigrants in Orchard City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Orchard City came from Central America (68 | 2.2%), Latin America (68 | 2.2%), Mexico (68 | 2.2%), England (16 | 0.5%), and Europe (16 | 0.5%), together accounting for 7.5% of all Orchard City residents.
Immigrants in Orchard City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia110.4%
Central America682.2%
England160.5%
Europe160.5%
Latin America682.2%
Mexico682.2%
Northern Europe160.5%
Philippines110.4%
South Eastern Asia110.4%
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Sex and Age in Orchard City

Sex and Age in Orchard City

The most populous age groups in Orchard City are 70 to 74 Years (215 | 14.8%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (186 | 11.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Orchard City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (2.8%)58 (3.4%)
5 to 9 Years32 (2.2%)88 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Years43 (3.0%)87 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years87 (6.0%)112 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years98 (6.7%)20 (1.2%)
25 to 29 Years86 (5.9%)54 (3.2%)
30 to 34 Years127 (8.7%)137 (8.1%)
35 to 39 Years67 (4.6%)87 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Years63 (4.3%)100 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years67 (4.6%)45 (2.6%)
50 to 54 Years58 (4.0%)186 (11.0%)
55 to 59 Years165 (11.4%)118 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years127 (8.7%)95 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years59 (4.1%)163 (9.6%)
70 to 74 Years215 (14.8%)73 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years39 (2.7%)132 (7.8%)
80 to 84 Years54 (3.7%)69 (4.1%)
85 Years and over26 (1.8%)73 (4.3%)
Total1,453 (100.0%)1,697 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Orchard City

Median Family Size in Orchard City

The median family size in Orchard City is 2.76 persons per family, with single male/father families (91 | 9.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.95 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (739 | 80.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Orchard City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple739 (80.3%)2.73
Single Male/Father91 (9.9%)2.95
Single Female/Mother90 (9.8%)2.86
Total Families920 (100.0%)2.76

Median Household Size in Orchard City

The median household size in Orchard City is 2.35 persons per household, with single male/father households (91 | 6.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.04 persons per household. non-family households (391 | 29.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.33 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Orchard City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple739 (56.4%)2.73
Single Male/Father91 (6.9%)3.04
Single Female/Mother90 (6.9%)3.02
Non-family391 (29.8%)1.33
Total Households1,311 (100.0%)2.35

Household Size by Marriage Status in Orchard City

Out of a total of 1,311 households in Orchard City, 920 (70.2%) are family households, while 391 (29.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 597, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 310.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Orchard City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-310 (23.6%)
2-Person Households597 (45.5%)57 (4.3%)
3-Person Households72 (5.5%)24 (1.8%)
4-Person Households90 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households135 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households26 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total920 (70.2%)391 (29.8%)

Female Fertility in Orchard City

Fertility by Age in Orchard City

Average fertility rate in Orchard City is 18.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Orchard City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years10 (100.0%)47.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total10 (100.0%)18.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Orchard City

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Orchard City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Orchard City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Orchard City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree10 (100.0%)41.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total10 (100.0%)18.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Orchard City

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Orchard City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Orchard City

Employment by Class of Employer in Orchard City

Among the 1,483 employed individuals in Orchard City, private company employees (1,078 | 72.7%), self-employed (not incorporated) (138 | 9.3%), and local government employees (132 | 8.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Orchard City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,07872.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)80.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1389.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations412.8%
Local Government Employees1328.9%
State Government Employees745.0%
Federal Government Employees120.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,483100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Orchard City

According to the labor force statistics for Orchard City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,745), 57.2% or 1,570 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 75 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 140 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 29.3% or 41 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Orchard City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years24 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years82 (69.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years140 (100.0%)41 (29.3%)
30 to 34 Years202 (76.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years249 (78.5%)18 (7.2%)
45 to 54 Years301 (84.6%)13 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years241 (85.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years106 (47.7%)3 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years190 (37.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over36 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,570 (57.2%)75 (4.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Orchard City

According to labor force statistics for Orchard City, 78.3% of individuals (1,239) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,582) are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 76 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 84.3% or 458 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.0% or 41 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Orchard City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma549 (79.5%)43 (6.2%)
College / Associate Degree458 (84.3%)49 (9.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher227 (84.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,239 (78.3%)97 (6.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Orchard City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Orchard City are Management (87 | 5.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (65 | 4.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (63 | 4.2%), Community & Social Service (41 | 2.7%), and Business & Financial (40 | 2.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Orchard City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Orchard City, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Management (79.3%), and Community & Social Service (56.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (88.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Orchard City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management69 (79.3%)18 (20.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science33 (50.8%)32 (49.2%)
Computers & Mathematics18 (54.5%)15 (45.5%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science15 (46.9%)17 (53.1%)
Community & Social Service 23 (56.1%)18 (43.9%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating7 (11.1%)56 (88.9%)
Health Technologists7 (24.1%)22 (75.9%)
Total (Category)132 (44.6%)164 (55.4%)
Total (Overall)866 (57.9%)630 (42.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Orchard City are Healthcare Support (115 | 7.7%), Security & Protection (58 | 3.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (55 | 3.7%), Law Enforcement (47 | 3.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (26 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Orchard City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Orchard City, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (14.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Orchard City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)115 (100.0%)
Security & Protection58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance47 (85.5%)8 (14.5%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)105 (41.3%)149 (58.7%)
Total (Overall)866 (57.9%)630 (42.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Orchard City are Sales & Related (227 | 15.2%), and Office & Administration (166 | 11.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Orchard City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Orchard City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related101 (44.5%)126 (55.5%)
Office & Administration23 (13.9%)143 (86.1%)
Total (Category)124 (31.6%)269 (68.4%)
Total (Overall)866 (57.9%)630 (42.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Orchard City are Construction & Extraction (142 | 9.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (82 | 5.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (59 | 3.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Orchard City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Orchard City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)283 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)866 (57.9%)630 (42.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Orchard City are Production (132 | 8.8%), Material Moving (91 | 6.1%), and Transportation (47 | 3.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Orchard City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Orchard City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production104 (78.8%)28 (21.2%)
Transportation27 (57.5%)20 (42.5%)
Material Moving91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)222 (82.2%)48 (17.8%)
Total (Overall)866 (57.9%)630 (42.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Orchard City

Employment Industries in Orchard City

The major employment industries in Orchard City include Retail Trade (266 | 17.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (160 | 10.7%), Construction (139 | 9.3%), Public Administration (101 | 6.8%), and Administrative & Support (99 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries in Orchard City

Employment Industries by Sex in Orchard City

The Orchard City industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (95.6%), and Finance & Insurance (80.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Orchard City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction123 (88.5%)16 (11.5%)
Manufacturing68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade187 (70.3%)79 (29.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing34 (47.9%)37 (52.1%)
Utilities19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance16 (19.3%)67 (80.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing9 (22.0%)32 (78.0%)
Professional & Scientific35 (53.0%)31 (47.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support35 (35.3%)64 (64.6%)
Educational Services12 (27.3%)32 (72.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7 (4.4%)153 (95.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services18 (50.0%)18 (50.0%)
Public Administration62 (61.4%)39 (38.6%)
Total866 (57.9%)630 (42.1%)

Education in Orchard City

School Enrollment in Orchard City

The most common levels of schooling among the 479 students in Orchard City are high school (178 | 37.2%), middle school (129 | 26.9%), and elementary school (107 | 22.3%).
School Enrollment in Orchard City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School10722.3%
Middle School12926.9%
High School17837.2%
College / Undergraduate5210.9%
Graduate / Professional132.7%
Total479100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Orchard City

Out of a total of 479 students who are enrolled in schools in Orchard City, 68 (14.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 411 (85.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 16 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 154 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Orchard City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old87 (82.1%)19 (17.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds97 (74.6%)33 (25.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Total411 (85.8%)68 (14.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Orchard City

Education (152 | 23.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (101 | 15.5%), liberal arts & history (66 | 10.2%), business (65 | 10.0%), and arts & humanities (46 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 650 individuals in Orchard City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Orchard City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural10115.5%
Physical & Health Sciences456.9%
Psychology385.9%
Social Sciences355.4%
Engineering182.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology456.9%
Business6510.0%
Education15223.4%
Literature & Languages213.2%
Liberal Arts & History6610.2%
Visual & Performing Arts182.8%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities467.1%
Total650100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Orchard City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Orchard City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Orchard City are males with 2 vehicles (293, accounting for 34.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (198, making up 46.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Orchard City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle39 (4.6%)33 (5.2%)
1 Vehicle88 (10.3%)73 (11.6%)
2 Vehicles293 (34.4%)198 (31.4%)
3 Vehicles255 (29.9%)215 (34.1%)
4 Vehicles74 (8.7%)59 (9.4%)
5 or more Vehicles104 (12.2%)52 (8.3%)
Total853 (100.0%)630 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Orchard City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Orchard City are 15 to 19 minutes (323 commuters, 23.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (212 commuters, 15.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (164 commuters, 11.8%).
Commute Time in Orchard City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes775.6%
5 to 9 Minutes715.1%
10 to 14 Minutes21215.3%
15 to 19 Minutes32323.3%
20 to 24 Minutes16411.8%
25 to 29 Minutes503.6%
30 to 34 Minutes1238.9%
35 to 39 Minutes201.4%
40 to 44 Minutes755.4%
45 to 59 Minutes1359.7%
60 to 89 Minutes1027.3%
90 or more Minutes352.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Orchard City

The most common commute times in Orchard City are 15 to 19 minutes (212 commuters, 25.4%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (129 commuters, 23.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Orchard City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes21 (2.5%)56 (10.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes54 (6.5%)17 (3.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes83 (10.0%)129 (23.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes212 (25.4%)111 (20.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes102 (12.2%)62 (11.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes50 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes32 (3.8%)91 (16.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)20 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes75 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes119 (14.3%)16 (2.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes57 (6.8%)45 (8.1%)
90 or more Minutes29 (3.5%)6 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Orchard City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Orchard City are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (184, 22.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (131, 23.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Orchard City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM49 (5.9%)28 (5.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM33 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM24 (2.9%)46 (8.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM58 (7.0%)64 (11.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM182 (21.8%)9 (1.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM74 (8.9%)131 (23.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM51 (6.1%)83 (15.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM67 (8.0%)35 (6.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (0.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM20 (2.4%)41 (7.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM41 (4.9%)20 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM184 (22.1%)38 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM51 (6.1%)53 (9.6%)
Total834 (100.0%)553 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Orchard City

Occupancy by Ownership in Orchard City

Of the total 1,311 dwellings in Orchard City, owner-occupied units account for 1,122 (85.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 189 (14.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Orchard City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,12285.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units18914.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,311100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Orchard City

Occupancy by Household Size in Orchard City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household31023.6%
2-Person Household65449.9%
3-Person Household967.3%
4+ Person Household25119.2%
Total Housing Units1,311100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Orchard City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Orchard City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household239 (77.1%)71 (22.9%)
2-Person Household624 (95.4%)30 (4.6%)
3-Person Household65 (67.7%)31 (32.3%)
4+ Person Household194 (77.3%)57 (22.7%)
Total Housing Units1,122 (85.6%)189 (14.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Orchard City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Orchard City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School49 (58.3%)35 (41.7%)
High School Diploma420 (88.6%)54 (11.4%)
College/Associate Degree392 (89.5%)46 (10.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher261 (82.9%)54 (17.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Orchard City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Orchard City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years17213.1%
35 to 44 Years14811.3%
45 to 54 Years24218.5%
55 to 64 Years27420.9%
65 to 74 Years26520.2%
75 to 84 Years16712.7%
85 Years and Over433.3%
Total1,311100.0%

Housing Finances in Orchard City

Median Income by Occupancy in Orchard City

Median Income by Occupancy in Orchard City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,122 (85.6%)$71,227
Renter-Occupied189 (14.4%)$0
Average1,311 (100.0%)$69,556

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Orchard City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Orchard City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00028 (2.5%)17 (9.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)8 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $14,99925 (2.2%)8 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99933 (2.9%)35 (18.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99925 (2.2%)21 (11.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999108 (9.6%)13 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99972 (6.4%)8 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999310 (27.6%)17 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999156 (13.9%)38 (20.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999215 (19.2%)24 (12.7%)
$150,000 or more150 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,122 (100.0%)189 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Orchard City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Orchard City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300137 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499271 (24.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799149 (13.3%)56 (29.6%)
$800 to $99963 (5.6%)30 (15.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499192 (17.1%)31 (16.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999237 (21.1%)48 (25.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49928 (2.5%)18 (9.5%)
$2,500 to $2,99945 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,122 (100.0%)189 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Orchard City

Housing Structures in Orchard City

Housing Structures in Orchard City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,07081.6%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments80.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments80.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments90.7%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other21616.5%
Total1,311100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Orchard City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Orchard City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached935 (87.4%)135 (12.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other187 (86.6%)29 (13.4%)
Total1,122 (85.6%)189 (14.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Orchard City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Orchard City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms23 (2.1%)42 (22.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms340 (30.3%)83 (43.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms390 (34.8%)22 (11.6%)
8 or more Rooms369 (32.9%)42 (22.2%)
Total1,122 (100.0%)189 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Orchard City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Orchard City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas529 (47.1%)117 (61.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas97 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity261 (23.3%)34 (18.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke8 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels195 (17.4%)38 (20.1%)
No Fuel Used32 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,122 (100.0%)189 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Orchard City

Household Vehicle Usage in Orchard City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle54 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle158 (14.1%)67 (35.4%)
2 Vehicles475 (42.3%)65 (34.4%)
3 or more Vehicles435 (38.8%)57 (30.2%)
Total1,122 (100.0%)189 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Orchard City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Orchard City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units552570
Median Property Value$233,300$310,700
Median Household Income$64,130$110
Monthly Housing Costs$404$0
Real Estate Taxes$738$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Orchard City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Orchard City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00090 (16.3%)6 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99931 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999217 (39.3%)261 (45.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999157 (28.4%)245 (43.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99957 (10.3%)58 (10.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total552 (100.0%)570 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Orchard City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Orchard City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00028 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99961 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99972 (13.0%)22 (3.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99968 (12.3%)36 (6.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99993 (16.9%)4 (0.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999104 (18.8%)217 (38.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99986 (15.6%)52 (9.1%)
$150,000 or more40 (7.2%)129 (22.6%)
Total552 (100.0%)570 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Orchard City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Orchard City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x141 (25.5%)77,500 (13,596.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x88 (15.9%)120 (21.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x34 (6.2%)138 (24.2%)
4.0x or more289 (52.4%)60 (10.5%)
Total552 (100.0%)570 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Orchard City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Orchard City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800282 (51.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499173 (31.3%)185 (32.5%)
$800 to $1,49969 (12.5%)200 (35.1%)
Total552 (100.0%)570 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Orchard City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Orchard City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Orchard City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years417 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years131 (86.8%)20 (13.3%)
26 to 34 Years309 (79.4%)80 (20.6%)
35 to 44 Years290 (91.5%)27 (8.5%)
45 to 54 Years278 (78.1%)78 (21.9%)
55 to 64 Years471 (93.8%)31 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years500 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older339 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,847 (92.3%)236 (7.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Orchard City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Orchard City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen417 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen131 (86.8%)20 (13.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Orchard City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Orchard City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000287 (92.0%)25 (8.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999430 (83.5%)85 (16.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999790 (92.7%)62 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999434 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over906 (93.4%)64 (6.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Orchard City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Orchard City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 658 (51.8%)80 (71.4%)
6 to 18 Years245 (58.8%)214 (51.3%)
19 to 25 Years54 (35.8%)77 (51.0%)
25 to 34 Years113 (29.0%)196 (50.4%)
35 to 44 Years117 (36.9%)212 (66.9%)
45 to 54 Years50 (14.0%)239 (67.1%)
55 to 64 Years121 (24.1%)384 (76.5%)
65 to 74 Years484 (96.8%)292 (58.4%)
75 Years and over324 (95.6%)211 (62.2%)
Total1,566 (50.8%)1,905 (61.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Orchard City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Orchard City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (6.4%)13 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)52 (22.1%)
35 to 64 Years45 (8.3%)60 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years63 (23.3%)19 (8.3%)
75 Years and over75 (68.2%)143 (62.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Orchard City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Orchard City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years37 (6.8%)33 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years39 (14.4%)13 (5.7%)
75 Years and over54 (49.1%)71 (31.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Orchard City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)17 (7.2%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)24 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years8 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)30 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Orchard City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (6.4%)13 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)24 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years16 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (5.4%)66 (28.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Orchard City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)13 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)17 (7.2%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.5%)51 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years16 (5.9%)6 (2.6%)
75 Years and over27 (24.5%)93 (40.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Orchard City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)13 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)24 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years8 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (6.4%)37 (16.2%)

Technology Access in Orchard City

Computing Device Access in Orchard City

Computing Device Access in Orchard City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop93671.4%
Smartphone1,04179.4%
Tablet76458.3%
No Computing Device937.1%
Total1,311100.0%

Internet Access in Orchard City

Internet Access in Orchard City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet161.2%
Broadband Home85765.4%
Cellular Data Only13710.4%
Satellite Internet19815.1%
No Internet21416.3%
Total1,311100.0%

Orchard City Summary

Orchard City, Colorado is a small town located in Delta County, Colorado. It is situated in the Grand Valley, which is a large agricultural area in western Colorado. The town was founded in 1881 and has a population of approximately 1,500 people.

History

Orchard City was founded in 1881 by a group of settlers from the Midwest. The settlers were looking for a place to start a new life and found the Grand Valley to be an ideal location. The town was originally called Grand Valley, but the name was changed to Orchard City in 1883. The name was chosen to reflect the abundance of fruit trees in the area.
The town quickly grew and by the early 1900s, it had become a thriving agricultural center. The town was home to several large farms and orchards, as well as a number of small businesses. The town also had a school, a post office, and a train station.
In the 1950s, the town began to decline as many of the farms and orchards were sold off or abandoned. The town’s population decreased and many of the businesses closed. However, in the late 1970s, the town began to experience a resurgence as people began to move back to the area.

Geography

Orchard City is located in the Grand Valley of western Colorado. The town is situated at an elevation of 4,890 feet and is surrounded by the Uncompahgre Plateau to the north and the Grand Mesa to the south. The town is located near the Gunnison River, which provides a source of irrigation for the area.
The climate in Orchard City is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The town receives an average of 12 inches of precipitation per year, most of which falls in the form of snow.

Economy

The economy of Orchard City is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several large farms and orchards, as well as a number of small businesses. The town is also home to a number of wineries and breweries, which attract tourists to the area.
The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a plastics factory. The town is also home to a number of retail stores, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a clothing store.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Orchard City was 1,500. The town is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic population. The median household income is $41,000 and the median home value is $150,000.
The town is served by the Delta County School District, which includes two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The town is also home to a branch of the Delta County Library.

Conclusion

Orchard City, Colorado is a small town located in Delta County, Colorado. The town was founded in 1881 and has a population of approximately 1,500 people. The town’s economy is largely based on agriculture, with a number of wineries and breweries, as well as a number of manufacturing and retail businesses. The town is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic population. The town is served by the Delta County School District and is home to a branch of the Delta County Library.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Orchard City?
Per Capita income in Orchard City is $33,754.
What is the Median Family Income in Orchard City?
Median Family Income in Orchard City is $78,636.
What is the Median Household income in Orchard City?
Median Household Income in Orchard City is $69,556.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Orchard City?
Income or Wage Gap in Orchard City is 57.3%.
Women in Orchard City earn 42.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Orchard City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Orchard City is 0.37.
What is the Total Population of Orchard City?
Total Population of Orchard City is 3,150.
What is the Total Male Population of Orchard City?
Total Male Population of Orchard City is 1,453.
What is the Total Female Population of Orchard City?
Total Female Population of Orchard City is 1,697.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Orchard City?
There are 85.62 Males per 100 Females in Orchard City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Orchard City?
There are 116.79 Females per 100 Males in Orchard City.
What is the Median Population Age in Orchard City?
Median Population Age in Orchard City is 52.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Orchard City
Average Family Size in Orchard City is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Orchard City
Average Household Size in Orchard City is 2.4 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Orchard City?
There are 1,570 People in the Labor Forcein in Orchard City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Orchard City?
57.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Orchard City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Orchard City?
Unemployment Rate in Orchard City is 4.8%.