Orwell town is located in Oswego County New York. Orwell town has a 2024 population of 1,078. Orwell town is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 0.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,074 in 2020.
The average household income in Orwell town is $86,282 with a poverty rate of 19.34%. The median age in Orwell town is 45.2 years: 43.8 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Orwell town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 830 | 90.81% |
| Two or more races | 45 | 4.92% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 2.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 1.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 370 | 2.36 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Married | 185 | 2.88 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Non Family | 126 | 1.17 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Male | 34 | 3.38 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 25 | 3.24 | 76 | 24 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
93.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 86 | 12.76% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 11.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 53 | 7.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 5.34% |
| High School Graduate | 308 | 45.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 3.26% |
| Some College | 90 | 13.35% |
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 | 615 | 527 | 89 |
| Black | 25 | 10 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 15 | 0 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,833 | $108,182 | $58,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,955 | $41,667 | $30,441 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,667 | $0 | $31,667 |
| Overall | $34,048 | $66,875 | $30,431 |
| Some College | $66,875 | $83,750 | $23,611 |
$34,048
Average Earnings
$66,875
Average Male
$30,431
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.55% of Orwell town residents speak only English, while 3.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 822 | 131 | 15.94% |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 100% |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| Multiple | 44 | 5 | 11.36% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100% |
19.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.22%
Male Poverty Rate
17.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Orwell town is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Orwell town is Multiple, with 11.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.22% |
| High School | 18.51% |
| Some College | 14.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 14.37% |
| Male Employed | 13.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,889 | $93,943 |
| Households | $70,000 | $86,282 |
| Married Families | $98,281 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,938 | $69,364 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
58.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
70
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 11.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
85.23%
Born in Orwell town
95.62%
Native Born
4.38%
Foreign Born
3.72%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
95.62% of Orwell town residents were born in the United States, with 85.23% having been born in New York. 3.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,088 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2028 | 1,086 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2027 | 1,084 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2026 | 1,082 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2025 | 1,080 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 1,078 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 1,076 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 1,074 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1,074 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,074 | -96 | -8.21% |
| 2019 | 1,170 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 1,172 | -7 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 1,179 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 1,178 | -8 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 1,186 | -7 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 1,193 | -4 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 1,197 | 7 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 1,190 | 13 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 1,177 | 8 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 1,169 | 0 | 0% |