Orleans village, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Orleans village is a small community located in Nebraska. The total population is 335. It ranks as the 269th most populous out of 584 cities and towns in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Orleans village is 53.5 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 37.1 years. 13.7% 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 Orleans village is $60,000. This is 20% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 0.7%. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $55,000. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Orleans village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Orleans village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.0%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 12.3%.

Education

22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Orleans village, Nebraska 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 Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 584 Census-designated places in Nebraska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.