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Orleans, IN
Town in Orange County, Indiana.
Population
2,235
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,307
ZIP codes
0
Orleans and its ZIP codes
Orleans at a glance
- Orleans is about 6.8 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,330 a year, 9% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,500 (46% below Indiana) and median rent is $850 a month.
Local data for Orleans, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Orleans, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,330
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$117,500
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
59.6%
Bachelor's or higher
11.0%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (359), German Americans (329), Mexican Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Orleans.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,755
7,386 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,046
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $6,218 per person
How people get to work
Orleans, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Orleans, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
276
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Orleans, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Orleans
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MitchellCity | 5.3 mi | 3.6 |
| LawrenceportCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| PaoliTown | 7.5 mi | 3.7 |
| SaltilloTown | 8.4 mi | 1.2 |
| TunneltonCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| CampbellsburgTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| West Baden SpringsTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| French LickTown | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| LivoniaTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| HuronCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| BedfordCity | 13 mi | 12.2 |
| WilliamsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| OoliticTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| East OoliticCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| HardinsburgCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orleans, IN in?
- Orleans is in Orange County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Orleans, IN?
- About 2,235 people live in Orleans, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orleans?
- Nearby places include Mitchell (5.3 mi), Lawrenceport (6.8 mi), Paoli (7.5 mi), Saltillo (8.4 mi), Tunnelton (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023