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Orleans, VT
Village in Orleans County, Vermont.
Population
809
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
915
ZIP codes
0
Orleans and its ZIP codes
Orleans at a glance
- Orleans is about 13 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,159, 30% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,300 (51% below Vermont) and median rent is $810 a month.
Local data for Orleans, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Orleans, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,159
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$156,300
Median rent
$810/mo
Homeownership
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.8%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (91), French Americans (47), Scottish Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orleans County. PPP loans are for Orleans.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,622
10,320 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,908
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$226M
FY 2026, $8,251 per person
How people get to work
Orleans, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Orleans, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
621
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
50
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 4°F
43.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Orleans, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Orleans
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IrasburgCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1 |
| BartonVillage | 4.4 mi | 1.1 |
| CoventryCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| GloverCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.8 |
| NewportCity | 8.6 mi | 5.9 |
| AlbanyVillage | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| Derby CenterVillage | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Newport CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| LowellCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| TroyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Derby LineVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| SuttonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| SheffieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Island PondCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| West BurkeVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| North TroyVillage | 16 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orleans, VT in?
- Orleans is in Orleans County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Orleans, VT?
- About 809 people live in Orleans, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orleans?
- Nearby places include Irasburg (4.2 mi), Barton (4.4 mi), Coventry (5.1 mi), Glover (7 mi), Newport (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023