Orwell Population

2010–2026

1,496

2026 projection

0.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Orwell. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,496-30.20%
20251,499-10.07%
20241,500-60.40%
20231,506+50.33%
20221,501-100.66%
20211,511+10.07%
20201,510-815.09%
20191,591-50.31%
20181,596-30.19%
20171,599-50.31%

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Orwell Demographics

37.7median age

Median age

Female40.3 yrs
Male33.3 yrs

Adults

1,303
240 seniors · 18%1,063 other adults

Sex

Female 44.5% · 760Male 55.5% · 947

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 17 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Orwell Income

$41,563median household income

Median household income

$41,563

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,972

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

27.4%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Orwell Marital Status

28% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married28%26%31%
Never married42%49%34%
Divorced18%15%23%
Widowed7%7%8%
Separated4%3%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201