Orchard Mesa, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Orchard Mesa, Colorado Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
6,484
Unemployment
10.4%
Poverty
11.6%
Median Home
$216,500
Median Income
$61,017
Median Rent
$1,168
Orchard Mesa SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
9
Orchard Mesa, CO Cost Of Living
100Orchard Mesa's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Orchard Mesa | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 121 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 97 | 133 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 87 | 100 | |
Rankings for Orchard Mesa in Colorado
Map Of Orchard Mesa, CO
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Population over time in Orchard Mesa
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,484 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 6,601 | 3.5% |
| 2018 | 6,380 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 6,497 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 6,385 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 6,272 | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 6,623 | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 6,901 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 6,940 | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 7,230 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Orchard Mesa
| Race | Orchard Mesa | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.7% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.0% | 21.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Orchard Mesa
| Gender | Orchard Mesa | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Orchard Mesa for adults over 25
| Education | Orchard Mesa | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 34.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Orchard Mesa, Colorado
| Income | Orchard Mesa | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.6% | 6.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.0% | 11.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.1% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.9% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.0% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
