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Orleans, Vermont

Orleans is a village located in Orleans County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 826.

Geography

\nAccording to the
United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.8 km² (0.7 mi²). 1.8 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 826 people, 364 households, and 228 families residing in the village. The population density is 462.2/km² (1,204.2/mi²). There are 400 housing units at an average density of 223.8/km² (583.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 97.82% White, 0.12% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. 0.36% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 364 households out of which 30.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% are married couples living together, 9.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% are non-families. 33.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.27 and the average family size is 2.84. In the village the population is spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.1 males. The median income for a household in the village is $26,131, and the median income for a family is $34,583. Males have a median income of $25,789 versus $21,750 for females. The per capita income for the village is $15,318. 12.3% of the population and 11.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 13.2% are under the age of 18 and 12.5% are 65 or older.