Orleans, VT

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2023 Population

848

13.7% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Senator

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

US Representative

Becca Balint

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.2

15.4% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11%

24.8% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$57,604

9% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$156,300

14.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

412

13.6% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Orleans, VT had a population of 848 people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $57,604. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Orleans, VT declined from 983 to 848, a −13.7% decrease and its median household income declined from $63,304 to $57,604, a −9% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Orleans, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.9%), White (Hispanic) (1.89%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.53%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.708%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Orleans, VT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Orleans, VT are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Orleans, VT was $156,300, and the homeownership rate was 62.7%.

Most people in Orleans, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Orleans, VT was 2 cars per household.

United States Vermont Orleans County, VT Northern Vermont--Grand Isle, Franklin, Lamoille, Orleans, Caledonia & Essex Counties PUMA, VT

Population & Diversity

Orleans, VT is home to a population of 848 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.65% of Orleans, VT residents were born outside of the country (14 people).

In 2023, there were 50.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (813 people) in Orleans, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16 White (Hispanic) and 13 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

99.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Orleans, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Orleans, VT was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Orleans, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Orleans, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
813 ± 164
White (Hispanic)
16 ± 17
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
13 ± 18

1.89%

Hispanic Population

16 people

1.89% of the people in Orleans, VT are hispanic (16 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Orleans, VT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Vermont.

Most Common Origin

Canada
5,120 ± 1,750 people
China
1,549 ± 965 people
India
1,343 ± 899 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 5,120 Vermont residents, followed by China with 1,549 and India with 1,343.

Foreign-Born Population

1.65%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

14 people

0.916%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

9 people

As of 2023, 1.65% of Orleans, VT residents (14 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Orleans, VT was 0.916%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Orleans, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
31 ± 23
Gulf War (1990s)
19 ± 16
Gulf War (2001-)
18 ± 21

Orleans, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.63 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Orleans, VT employs 412 people. In 2023, the largest industries in Orleans, VT were Manufacturing (67 people), Public Administration (64 people), and Educational Services (50 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($58,750), Construction ($51,667), and Finance & Insurance ($49,500).

Employment

Occupations

412

2023 Value

± 83

−13.6%

1 Year decline

± 32.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Orleans, VT declined at a rate of −13.6%, from 477 employees to 412 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Orleans, VT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (65 people), Management Occupations (52 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (33 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Orleans, VT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Vermont (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

412

2023 Value

± 83

−13.6%

1 Year decline

± 32.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Orleans, VT declined at a rate of −13.6%, from 477 employees to 412 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Orleans, VT, are Manufacturing (67 people), Public Administration (64 people), and Educational Services (50 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Orleans, VT, though some of these residents may live in Orleans, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,924

Median earning men ± $3,320

$31,125

Median earning women ± $7,543

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,792), Public Administration ($54,375), and Construction ($51,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($60,417), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,321).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Y-Axis

1.76%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 307k people employed in Vermont. This represents a 1.76% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 21.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Vermont.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing the state of Vermont. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Orleans, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Orleans, VT. Showing the available data for Vermont.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (63.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (32.3%)
Republican Party
Other (1.76%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vermont for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Vermont

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Bernie Sanders

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Peter Welch

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing Vermont.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Vermont over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Orleans, VT

Becca Balint

District at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Orleans, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Orleans, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Measure

In 2023, 0.387% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.311% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (149k), Bachelors Degree (122k), and Some college (103k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Orleans, VT was $156,300 in 2023, which is 0.515 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $136,100 to $156,300, a 14.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Orleans, VT is 62.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Orleans, VT have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Orleans, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$156,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$27,631

$240

Median Property Taxes

±$52

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Orleans, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Orleans, VT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.7%

Homeownership

2023

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62.7% of the housing units in Orleans, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Orleans, VT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Orleans, VT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,604

Median Household Income

± $12,255

383

Number of Households

± 69

In 2023, the median household income of the 383 households in Orleans, VT declined from $57,604 from the previous year's value of $63,304.

The following chart displays the households in Orleans, VT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Orleans, VT is from Vermont.

0.433

2023 Wage GINI in Vermont

0.437

2022 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2023, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.942% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Vermont across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (87.5%)
Worked At Home (8%)
Walked (2.5%)

In 2023, 87.5% of workers in Orleans, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8%) and those who walked to work (2.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Orleans, VT have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.89% of the workforce in Orleans, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Orleans, VT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Orleans, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Orleans, VT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Orleans, VT (93 out of 845 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Orleans, VT is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.9% of the population of Orleans, VT has health coverage, with 37.9% on employee plans, 27.2% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 1.77% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Vermont see 899 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.15% increase from the previous year (855 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1377 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 184 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 33.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.13%

Uninsured

37.9%

Employer Coverage

27.2%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

1.77%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Orleans, VT grew by 12.7% from 3.66% to 4.13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Orleans, VT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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