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Orleans, IN


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Orleans, Indiana

Orleans, Indiana, in Orange county, is 35 miles S of Bloomington, Indiana (center to center) and 46 miles NW of Louisville, Kentucky. There are an estimated 2,273 people in the town.

The People and Families of Orleans

In Orleans, about 61% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Orleans. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orleans had a median family income of $35,150.

Orleans Housing

Approximately 70% of housing in Orleans is owner-occupied. The town is known in Indiana for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Orleans, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Orleans strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 18%Orleans Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Orleans, IN

Comparing Orleans to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens68
Male Share of the Population44
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income31
People Above Poverty31
People in Middle Class or Better21
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents79
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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