Orleans town is located in Jefferson County New York. Orleans town has a 2024 population of 2,748. Orleans town is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -1.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,782 in 2020.
The average household income in Orleans town is $85,618 with a poverty rate of 14.42%. The median age in Orleans town is 38.3 years: 40 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Orleans town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,592 | 92.21% |
| Black or African American | 117 | 4.16% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 2.56% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,036 | 2.71 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 482 | 3.62 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Non Family | 336 | 1.26 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Female | 144 | 2.83 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Male | 74 | 3.2 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
73.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 125 | 6.93% |
| Associates Degree | 188 | 10.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 177 | 9.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 171 | 9.48% |
| High School Graduate | 744 | 41.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 125 | 6.93% |
| Some College | 273 | 15.14% |
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 | 1,763 | 1,523 | 348 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,403 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,375 | $114,760 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,037 | $46,250 | $16,979 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,819 | $30,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,444 | $49,167 | $23,170 |
| Some College | $50,037 | $56,979 | $38,750 |
$40,444
Average Earnings
$49,167
Average Male
$23,170
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.13% of Orleans town residents speak only English, while 13.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,563 | 267 | 10.42% |
| Black | 117 | 115 | 98.29% |
| Native | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Multiple | 72 | 8 | 11.11% |
14.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.22%
Male Poverty Rate
18.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Orleans town is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Orleans town is White, with 10.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.6% |
| High School | 15.59% |
| Some College | 10.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 28.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.4% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,438 | $99,473 |
| Households | $58,800 | $85,618 |
| Married Families | $91,346 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,250 | $50,270 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
227
Number of Veterans
210
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 94 |
| Second Gulf War | 85 |
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 75+ | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 222 | 11.17% |
| Other Race | 5 | 45.45% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 9.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
9.5%
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
71.11%
Born in Orleans town
98.97%
Native Born
1.03%
Foreign Born
0.57%
Non Citizen
0.46%
Naturalized
98.97% of Orleans town residents were born in the United States, with 71.11% having been born in New York. 0.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,668 | -16 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 2,684 | -16 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 2,700 | -16 | -0.59% |
| 2026 | 2,716 | -16 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 2,732 | -16 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 2,748 | -16 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 2,764 | -16 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 2,780 | -18 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 2,798 | 16 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 2,782 | 76 | 2.81% |
| 2019 | 2,706 | -47 | -1.71% |
| 2018 | 2,753 | -26 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 2,779 | 10 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 2,769 | -79 | -2.77% |
| 2015 | 2,848 | -24 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 2,872 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 2,876 | -36 | -1.24% |
| 2012 | 2,912 | 63 | 2.21% |
| 2011 | 2,849 | 39 | 1.39% |
| 2010 | 2,810 | 0 | 0% |