Orchard, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 88, Orchard's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Orchard is a small community located in Colorado, within Morgan County. The total population is 88. It ranks as the 420th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Orchard is 51.5 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. 22.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Orchard is $39,250. This is 59% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 51% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 81% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Orchard, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $238,800. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Orchard is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.8%.

Education

3.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 93% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Orchard, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.