Population 9,788 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Orient
Household size in Orient
| Period | Orient | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Orient average 2.64 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Columbus area, where it has 2.56 people. Household size has edged down from 2.72 in 2006–10, 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 Orient
| Period | Orient | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.9 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.2 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 40.2, the median age in Orient is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the wider Columbus area, where the median age is 37.9. The median age has climbed from 37.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Orient
| Period | Orient | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Orient than nationally: 14.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Orient has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Ohio cities.
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 Orient
Renters in Orient
| Period | Orient | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Orient is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (34.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Orient
| Period | Orient | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.1% of homes in Orient are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Orient
| Period | Orient | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Orient are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Orient
| Period | Orient | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $925 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $983 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $876 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,374 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$449 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Orient costs $1,374 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $449 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the southwest.
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 Orient
Bachelor's degrees in Orient
| Period | Orient | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Orient: 19.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the center.
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 Orient
| Period | Orient | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.2% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.3% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.4% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.0% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Orient is close to the national rate: 88.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Columbus area as a whole (92.2%). The share with a diploma is up 13.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Orient
| Period | Orient | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Orient has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Orient 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orient | 2.64 | 40.2 | 14.2% | 11.8% | 5.1% | 1987 | $1,374 | 19.0% | 88.0% | 2.3% |
| Matville | 2.96 | 38.3 | 8.0% | 8.1% | 2.3% | 1997 | $1,719 | 24.7% | 93.4% | 1.2% |
| Harrisburg | 2.62 | 44.0 | 10.1% | 13.9% | 8.1% | 1974 | $1,322 | 17.7% | 91.1% | 4.8% |
| Pleasant Corners | 2.51 | 47.1 | 7.1% | 23.7% | 13.0% | 1988 | $1,386 | 23.1% | 95.9% | 3.4% |
| Commercial Point | 3.39 | 34.3 | 7.7% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 2002 | $2,018 | 34.4% | 93.5% | 0.9% |
| Derby | 2.83 | 41.1 | 18.1% | 20.1% | 9.4% | 1973 | $883 | 18.9% | 94.7% | 2.5% |
| Robtown | 3.22 | 38.7 | 6.2% | 13.9% | 7.4% | 1993 | $1,197 | 29.0% | 89.3% | 1.7% |
| Darbyville | 2.89 | 41.9 | 6.9% | 5.4% | 7.5% | 1986 | $865 | 19.5% | 90.5% | 0.7% |
| Grove City | 2.52 | 40.2 | 10.0% | 25.9% | 7.0% | 1991 | $1,547 | 32.1% | 91.6% | 3.1% |
| Era | 2.65 | 43.9 | 6.4% | 16.8% | 7.5% | 1972 | $837 | 27.9% | 95.8% | 2.6% |
| Lockbourne | 2.62 | 40.3 | 24.7% | 27.2% | 6.4% | 1987 | $1,541 | 32.1% | 78.5% | 6.1% |
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 Orient. 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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