Orchid is a town located in Indian River County Florida. Orchid has a 2024 population of 557. Orchid is currently growing at a rate of 1.83% annually and its population has increased by 7.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 516 in 2020.
The average household income in Orchid is $284,988 with a poverty rate of 12.84%. The median age in Orchid is 67.3 years: 67.7 years for males, and 66.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Orchid was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 369 | 66.73% |
| Two or more races | 172 | 31.1% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 2.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 309 | 1.79 | 99.4 | 0.6 |
| Married | 162 | 2.02 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 141 | 1.45 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 3.5 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.08
Average Family Size
1.79
Average Household Size
99.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 8 | 1.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 367 | 67.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 129 | 23.76% |
| High School Graduate | 13 | 2.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 26 | 4.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 354 | 354 | 320 |
| Hispanic | 180 | 180 | 171 |
| 2+ Races | 172 | 172 | 172 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,514 | $86,180 | $2,499 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $250,001 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $85,432 | $86,262 | $2,499 |
| Some College | $67,188 | $0 | $66,875 |
$85,432
Average Earnings
$86,262
Average Male
$2,499
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.18% of Orchid residents speak only English, while 33.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 172 | 60 | 34.88% |
| Hispanic | 180 | 60 | 33.33% |
| White | 356 | 11 | 3.09% |
12.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.39%
Male Poverty Rate
25.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Orchid is Multiple, with 34.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Orchid is White, with 3.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 62.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 15.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.91% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 62.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $427,427 |
| Households | $136,875 | $284,988 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $86,554 | $115,273 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
63.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
46
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46 | 12.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.9%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
3.62%
Born in Orchid
60.58%
Native Born
39.42%
Foreign Born
4.88%
Non Citizen
34.54%
Naturalized
60.58% of Orchid residents were born in the United States, with 3.62% having been born in Florida. 4.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 609 | 11 | 1.84% |
| 2028 | 598 | 10 | 1.7% |
| 2027 | 588 | 10 | 1.73% |
| 2026 | 578 | 11 | 1.94% |
| 2025 | 567 | 10 | 1.8% |
| 2024 | 557 | 10 | 1.83% |
| 2023 | 547 | 19 | 3.6% |
| 2022 | 528 | 6 | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 522 | 6 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 516 | 63 | 13.91% |
| 2019 | 453 | 2 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 451 | 4 | 0.89% |
| 2017 | 447 | 3 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 444 | 8 | 1.83% |
| 2015 | 436 | 7 | 1.63% |
| 2014 | 429 | 6 | 1.42% |
| 2013 | 423 | 3 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 420 | 3 | 0.72% |
| 2011 | 417 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 415 | 0 | 0% |