Orchard, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Orchard, Texas had a total population of 338, the 1409th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $54,583, which is 30% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.8%.
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 30% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 8.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Orchard Quick Facts
How Orchard Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 212 | 338 | No clear change (+59.4%) |
| Median household income | $62,049 | $54,583 | No clear change (-12.0%) |
| Median home value¹ | $178,699 | $231,300 | No clear change (+29.4%) |
| Median gross rent | $949 | $1,205 | +27.0% |
How Orchard Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 20.4%
- Black: 1.8%
- Hispanic: 77.8%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 26.1%
- HS Diploma: 26.1%
- Some College: 26.5%
- Associate's: 13.3%
- Bachelor's: 3.9%
- Graduate+: 4.3%
Orchard Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Fort Bend County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Land | 110,016 | $136,217 | 5.5% | $430,200 |
| Rosenberg | 40,646 | $65,668 | 20.2% | $219,100 |
| Fulshear | 34,868 | $187,035 | 1.6% | $572,700 |
| Sienna | 24,992 | $177,837 | 1.5% | $470,100 |
| Fresno | 24,560 | $91,264 | 8.6% | $243,500 |
| Pecan Grove | 24,272 | $131,937 | 5.9% | $383,500 |
| Richmond | 12,582 | $50,337 | 15.7% | $231,500 |
| Four Corners | 11,692 | $76,452 | 8.3% | $277,000 |
| Meadows Place | 4,689 | $90,057 | 9.5% | $271,100 |
| Weston Lakes | 4,217 | $145,394 | 4.7% | $673,600 |
Cities Similar to Orchard
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside (San Patricio County) | 339 | $54,583 | $147,600 | 19.8% | 13.0% |
| Loma Linda | 340 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Edroy | 341 | N/A | $162,100 | 28.8% | 0.0% |
| Texhoma | 336 | $53,875 | $134,400 | 33.3% | 10.1% |
| Blum | 336 | $53,750 | $68,500 | 3.3% | 30.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 338, Orchard'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 is a small community located in Texas, within Fort Bend County. The total population is 338. It ranks as the 1409th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Orchard is 47.6 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Orchard is $54,583. This is 30% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 51% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Orchard, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $231,300. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Orchard is Hispanic or Latino, making up 77.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 20.4%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (77.8% vs 39.7%).
Education
8.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 73.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Orchard, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Orchard, Texas?
Orchard, Texas has a population of 338 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Orchard, TX?
The median household income in Orchard is $54,583, which is 32% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Orchard, TX?
The poverty rate in Orchard is 6.8%. This means approximately 23 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Orchard, Texas?
Orchard's population is 20.4% White, 1.8% Black, 77.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Orchard, TX?
The median home value in Orchard is $231,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x.
How educated is Orchard, Texas?
8.1% of adults (25+) in Orchard hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.