Orchard Hill, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 152, Orchard Hill'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 Hill is a small community located in Georgia, within Spalding County. The total population is 152. It ranks as the 615th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Orchard Hill is 34.5 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. With 28.3% of the population under 18, Orchard Hill has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 17.1% 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 Hill is $33,333. This is 57% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 59% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.8%. This is 108% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $72,900. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Orchard Hill is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 53.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Orchard Hill is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.4%. The Black or African American population (8.6%) is well below the state average of 30.7%.

Education

1.2% 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 97% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 60.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Orchard Hill, Georgia 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 Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.