Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Orange City, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,426

Median Agei

29.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.5%5,494

Hispanic/Latino

9.4%604

Two or More

2.7%176

Black

1.2%77

Other

0.5%32

Asian

0.4%28

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%51

High School Diploma

14.5%511

Some College (<1 yr)

2.9%101

Some College (1+ yr)

11%388

Associate's Degree

21.3%749

Bachelor's Degree

30.7%1,082

Master's Degree

11.7%412

Professional Degree

1.2%43

Doctorate

0.6%20

HS or Higher

95.4%

BA or Higher

44.2%

Graduate+

13.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$264,000

Median Renti

$789

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.9%1,482

Renter-Occupied

33.1%733

Total Units

2,240

Homeownership

66.9%

Vacancy Rate

1.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.3%78

$50K–$100K

6.3%93

$100K–$150K

9.3%138

$150K–$200K

6%89

$200K–$300K

32%474

$300K–$500K

35.4%524

$500K–$1M

5.8%86

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

234

$750–$1,000

274

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%17

2010–2019

7.5%168

2000–2009

12.1%270

1990–1999

16%359

1980–1989

4.9%109

1970–1979

17.4%389

1960–1969

14.4%322

1950–1959

8.8%197

1940–1949

2.1%46

1939 or earlier

16.2%363

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.7%1,567

Electricity

23.9%530

Bottled/LP Gas

3.8%84

No Fuel

0.8%18

Other

0.7%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,122

Mean Household Incomei

$94,372

Per Capita Incomei

$33,634

Poverty Ratei

9.7%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

3,415

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%125

$10K–$15K

4.1%90

$15K–$20K

4.8%106

$20K–$25K

1.6%36

$25K–$30K

3.6%79

$30K–$35K

1.1%25

$35K–$40K

2.3%51

$40K–$45K

2.1%46

$45K–$50K

2.8%62

$50K–$60K

8.3%183

$60K–$75K

5.5%122

$75K–$100K

19.9%441

$100K–$125K

14.2%315

$125K–$150K

4.7%103

$150K–$200K

10.3%228

$200K+

9.2%203

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$401/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers26 homes80% occupied$417/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 816 homes97% occupied$374/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $82,122/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

80.6%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

19.4%

Who Receives This Housing

60.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3.1% of subsidized households are minority

63% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3605.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

161

Philippines

Canada

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,241

Avg. Commutei

10.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,323

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

212(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.9%Insured

3.1%Uninsured