Orwell, New York Demographics

The total population of Orwell town is estimated to be 1,059 with 558 males (52.69%) and 501 females (47.31%). There are 57 less females than males in Orwell town.
The median household income in Orwell town was $60,801 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 1,189(1.92%) from $61,990 in 2020. This income is 81.50% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Orwell town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $85,797. Overall, the median household income for the town of Orwell town stands at $60,801.
In Orwell town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $34,792 for males and $16,822 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $60,013 for males and $42,203 for females.
In Orwell town, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $60,178.
In 2022, the population of Orwell town was 1,077, a 0.19% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Orwell town's population was 1,075, an increase of 0.09% compared to a population of 1,074 in 2020.
The median age in Orwell, New York is 45.5, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 22.54% were under the age of 15, 15.92% aged 15 to 29, 44.72% aged 30 to 64, 14.94% aged 65 to 84, and 1.88% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Orwell town population: 93.20% are White, 0.63% are Black or African American, 0.36% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.43% are some other race and 4.38% are multiracial.