Population 7,527 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Orange City
Household size in Orange City
| Period | Orange City | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Orange City run a little small, averaging 2.57 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in Iowa as a whole, where it has 2.43 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.63, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Orange City
| Period | Orange City | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.2 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.0 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.6 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.8 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 29.6, Orange City is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 32.4 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Orange City has the youngest population of any Iowa city with 5,000+ people.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Orange City
| Period | Orange City | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.3% of households in Orange City, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.2 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Orange City
Renters in Orange City
| Period | Orange City | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.7% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +15.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Orange City own their homes; 29.7% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 46.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 15.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Orange City
| Period | Orange City | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Orange City: just 2.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other Iowa city with 5,000+ people has a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Orange City
| Period | Orange City | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Orange City are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Iowa as a whole, where the median home dates to 1971. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Orange City
| Period | Orange City | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $565 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $682 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $694 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $803 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$237 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Orange City costs $803 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $237 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Orange City
Bachelor's degrees in Orange City
| Period | Orange City | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.0% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.6% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.9% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Orange City is highly educated: more than four in ten adults 25 and older (45.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Orange City has a higher share of college graduates than at least four in five Iowa cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Orange City
| Period | Orange City | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.0% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Orange City: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Orange City
| Period | Orange City | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Orange City has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Orange City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange City | 2.57 | 29.6 | 7.3% | 29.7% | 2.2% | 1978 | $803 | 45.9% | 96.2% | 2.0% |
| Carnes | 2.47 | 37.5 | 2.9% | 14.6% | 5.3% | 1975 | $779 | 37.5% | 96.6% | 3.6% |
| Alton | 2.56 | 37.5 | 2.9% | 12.0% | 7.8% | 1967 | $797 | 25.7% | 96.9% | 2.6% |
| Newkirk | 3.09 | 30.5 | 7.1% | 9.8% | 4.7% | 1964 | $753 | 30.5% | 97.9% | 0.7% |
| Maurice | 2.49 | 49.7 | 1.5% | 7.9% | 17.1% | 1960 | $684 | 24.2% | 96.8% | 0.1% |
| Sioux Center | 2.61 | 30.7 | 3.9% | 24.5% | 3.3% | 1980 | $868 | 39.7% | 90.9% | 1.1% |
| Hospers | 2.73 | 34.4 | 3.2% | 14.2% | 6.0% | 1957 | $686 | 21.8% | 93.2% | 2.7% |
| Granville | 2.76 | 40.7 | 1.3% | 11.4% | 3.8% | 1965 | $677 | 30.9% | 95.4% | 4.8% |
| Seney | 2.20 | 48.5 | 2.6% | 18.5% | 17.1% | 1959 | $748 | 26.4% | 95.2% | 0.5% |
| Struble | 2.27 | 45.6 | 4.2% | 17.6% | 14.5% | 1958 | $865 | 27.4% | 95.8% | 0.8% |
| Boyden | 2.84 | 36.7 | 5.5% | 9.9% | 3.6% | 1960 | $767 | 22.0% | 94.9% | 0.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Orange City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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