Orme, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 76, Orme'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

Orme is a small community located in Tennessee, within Marion County. The total population is 76. It ranks as the 489th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Orme is 54.3 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. With 34.2% of the population under 18, Orme has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Orme is $47,500. This is 32% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.9%. This is 110% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Orme, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $53,300. Housing costs are 81% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Orme is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 94.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Orme has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.4% of all residents.

Education

16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Orme, Tennessee 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 Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.