Orange City city, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Orange City city, Iowa Demographics
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As of 2026, Orange City city, Iowa has a total population of 6,312, the 62nd largest city in Iowa, with a median household income of $81,667, which is 12% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.8%.

Key Takeaways

42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Iowa.

Orange City city Quick Facts

Population 6,312

Median Household Income $81,667

Median Home Value $245,300

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment Rate 3.9%

Median Age 31.7 years

Homeownership Rate 72.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.9%

High School Graduation Rate 96.4%

Diversity Index 16/100

Population 6,312 62nd of 1,018

Median Income $81,667 top 20%

Poverty Rate 10.8% 13% lower national

Median Home Value $245,300 top 10%

How Orange City city Compares

Median Household Income

Orange City city

$81,667

$73,147

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Orange City city

$245,300

$195,900

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.5%

$25K-$50K 9.7%

$50K-$100K 37.4%

$100K+ 35.4%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6% | National: 5.2%

69.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.3%

Renter 27.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

31.6%

35-54

19.7%

55-74

17.8%

75+

8.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 30 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Orange City city Rankings in Iowa

#62 Population of 1,018

#183 Median Income of 1,018

#65 Education of 1,018

#80 Home Value of 1,018

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Cities Similar to Orange City city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Independence city	6,149	$72,250	$156,900	24.0%	8.6%
Adel city	6,259	$96,905	$320,500	43.3%	9.1%
Nevada city	6,952	$75,221	$177,800	30.6%	10.3%
DeWitt city	5,535	$84,474	$223,100	33.6%	8.2%
Eldridge city	6,743	$101,089	$329,400	54.5%	1.0%

Population Overview

Orange City city is a small city located in Iowa. The total population is 6,312. It ranks as the 62nd most populous out of 1,018 cities and towns in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Orange City city is 31.7 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Orange City city is $81,667. This is 12% higher than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $245,300. Housing costs are 25% higher than the state median of $195,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Orange City city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.2%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

42.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Orange City city in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Orange City city, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,018 Census-designated places in Iowa. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Orange City city, Iowa?

Orange City city, Iowa has a population of 6,312 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Orange City city, IA?

The median household income in Orange City city is $81,667, which is 4% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Orange City city, IA?

The poverty rate in Orange City city is 10.8%. This means approximately 597 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Orange City city, Iowa?

Orange City city's population is 91.3% White, 0.7% Black, 4.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Orange City city, IA?

The median home value in Orange City city is $245,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x.

How educated is Orange City city, Iowa?

42.9% of adults (25+) in Orange City city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.