Orchard city, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Orchard city, Iowa Demographics
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As of 2026, Orchard city, Iowa has a total population of 106, the 849th largest city in Iowa, with a median household income of $52,500, which is 28% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.1%.

Key Takeaways

Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.0%.

Orchard city Quick Facts

Population 106

Median Household Income $52,500

Median Home Value N/A

Poverty Rate 15.1%

Unemployment Rate 0.0%

Median Age 41.1 years

Homeownership Rate 67.4%

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

High School Graduation Rate 89.4%

Diversity Index 2/100

Population 106 849th of 1,018

Median Income $52,500 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 15.1% 21% higher national

Median Home Value N/A

How Orchard city Compares

Median Household Income

Orchard city

$52,500

$73,147

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

$195,900

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 37.0%

$25K-$50K 13.0%

$50K-$100K 34.8%

$100K+ 15.2%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6% | National: 5.2%

55.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.4%

Renter 32.6%

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

34.9%

18-34

8.5%

35-54

21.7%

55-74

27.4%

75+

7.5%

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+)

Orchard city Rankings in Iowa

#849 Population of 1,018

#754 Median Income of 1,018

#711 Education of 1,018

N/A Home Value of 1,018

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Cities Similar to Orchard city

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Keomah Village city	106	N/A	$189,600	42.5%	8.5%
Green Mountain CDP	105	$50,227	$86,000	9.0%	11.4%
North Buena Vista city	110	$53,750	$88,300	13.8%	8.2%
Derby city	106	$58,750	$73,800	1.5%	34.0%
Mount Union CDP	111	$48,250	$84,500	16.2%	9.9%

Population Overview

Orchard city is a small community located in Iowa. The total population is 106. It ranks as the 849th most populous out of 1,018 cities and towns in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Orchard city is 41.1 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. With 34.9% of the population under 18, Orchard city has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Orchard city is $52,500. This is 28% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Orchard city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 7.0%.

Education

12.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% lower 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 89.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Orchard 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 Orchard city, Iowa?

Orchard city, Iowa has a population of 106 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Orchard city, IA?

The median household income in Orchard city is $52,500, which is 33% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Orchard city, IA?

The poverty rate in Orchard city is 15.1%. This means approximately 16 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Orchard city, Iowa?

Orchard city's population is 99.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Orchard city, IA?

The median home value in Orchard city is N/A.

How educated is Orchard city, Iowa?

12.1% of adults (25+) in Orchard city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.