Orchard City is a town located in Delta County Colorado. Orchard City has a 2024 population of 3,284. Orchard City is currently growing at a rate of 1.02% annually and its population has increased by 4.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,151 in 2020.
The average household income in Orchard City is $79,101 with a poverty rate of 16.22%. The median age in Orchard City is 52.5 years: 50.5 years for males, and 53.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Orchard City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,983 | 94.7% |
| Two or more races | 108 | 3.43% |
| Other race | 48 | 1.52% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.35% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,311 | 2.35 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Married | 739 | 2.73 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Non Family | 391 | 1.33 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Male | 91 | 3.04 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 90 | 3.02 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
85.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 3.66% |
| Associates Degree | 209 | 8.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 367 | 14.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 169 | 6.8% |
| High School Graduate | 971 | 39.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 2.17% |
| Some College | 624 | 25.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,232 | 2,109 | 459 |
| Hispanic | 174 | 163 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 68 | 38 |
| Other Race | 38 | 29 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 54.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,051 | $53,518 | $30,550 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,042 | $50,682 | $20,750 |
| Some College | $22,071 | $26,929 | $18,854 |
$33,042
Average Earnings
$50,682
Average Male
$20,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.13% of Orchard City residents speak only English, while 1.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,762 | 429 | 15.53% |
| Hispanic | 206 | 71 | 34.47% |
16.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.37%
Male Poverty Rate
16.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Orchard City is Hispanic, with 34.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Orchard City is White, with 15.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.88% |
| Some College | 13.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.66% |
| High School | 8.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.59% |
| Female Employed | 2.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,636 | $87,495 |
| Households | $69,556 | $79,101 |
| Married Families | $83,679 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,702 | $56,906 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
57.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
238
Number of Veterans
230
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 136 |
| Korea | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 92 |
| 65 to 74 | 79 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 238 | 9.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.08%
Born in Orchard City
96.98%
Native Born
3.02%
Foreign Born
2.51%
Non Citizen
0.51%
Naturalized
96.98% of Orchard City residents were born in the United States, with 49.08% having been born in Colorado. 2.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,451 | 34 | 1% |
| 2028 | 3,417 | 33 | 0.98% |
| 2027 | 3,384 | 33 | 0.98% |
| 2026 | 3,351 | 34 | 1.03% |
| 2025 | 3,317 | 33 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3,284 | 33 | 1.02% |
| 2023 | 3,251 | 47 | 1.47% |
| 2022 | 3,204 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 3,199 | 48 | 1.52% |
| 2020 | 3,151 | -54 | -1.68% |
| 2019 | 3,205 | 30 | 0.94% |
| 2018 | 3,175 | 58 | 1.86% |
| 2017 | 3,117 | 30 | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 3,087 | 56 | 1.85% |
| 2015 | 3,031 | -13 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 3,044 | -46 | -1.49% |
| 2013 | 3,090 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 3,088 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 3,082 | -43 | -1.38% |
| 2010 | 3,125 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,880 | -571 | -16.55% |