Orleans town, Massachusetts
Orleans town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Orleans town is a geographic entity located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,524. The land area covers 14.16 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,524 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 64.7 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,144 | ±190 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,802 | ±255 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,144 | ±190 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,658 | ±226 |
| Median Home Value | $957,000 | ±$85,172 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,502 | ±$703 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $102,335 | ±$13,253 |
| Per Capita Income | $76,631 | ±$10,819 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | ±3.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 552 | ±248 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,589 | ±357 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.6% | ±2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 6,485 (2024)
ID: 166462
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
19 SCHOOL RD, ORLEANS MA 02653-3699
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GUS Population: 232,570 (2024)
ID: 166435
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 427, BARNSTABLE MA 02630-0427
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Orleans | 06-08 | Orleans, MA | |
| Regular School Orleans | KG-05 | Orleans, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | East Harwich, MA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Harwich, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Chatham, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | South Yarmouth, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-07 | South Yarmouth, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | South Yarmouth, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Eastham, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Brewster, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cape Cod Community College
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College | 19.8 mi away | 2240 Iyannough Rd, West Barnstable, MA, 02668-1599 |
5083622131
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SNOW LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 67 MAIN ST., ORLEANS, MA, 02653 |
(508) 240-3760
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EASTHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 190 SAMOSET ROAD, EASTHAM, MA, 02642 |
(508) 240-5950
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ELDREDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 564 MAIN ST., CHATHAM, MA, 02633 |
(508) 945-5170
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BREWSTER LADIES' LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 1822 MAIN STREET, BREWSTER, MA, 02631 |
(508) 896-3913
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SOUTH CHATHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 2559 MAIN STREET, SOUTH CHATHAM, MA, 02659 |
(508) 430-7989
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BROOKS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 739 MAIN STREET, HARWICH, MA, 02645 |
(508) 430-7562
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HARWICH PORT LIBRARY ASSOC.
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 49 LOWER BANK ST., HARWICH PORT, MA, 02646 |
(508) 432-3320
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JACOB SEARS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 23 CENTER ST., EAST DENNIS, MA, 02641 |
(508) 385-8151
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CHASE LIBRARY ASSOC., INC.
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 7 MAIN ST., WEST HARWICH, MA, 02671 |
(508) 432-2610
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHATHAM MUNI AP, MA US, located 5.7 miles from Orleans town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.6° | 25.5° | 32.1° | 3.75" | — |
| February | 39.5° | 25.9° | 32.7° | 3.61" | — |
| March | 43.9° | 31.2° | 37.6° | 4.43" | — |
| April | 52.3° | 39.0° | 45.6° | 4.01" | — |
| May | 61.9° | 48.0° | 55.0° | 3.34" | — |
| June | 71.5° | 57.2° | 64.3° | 2.95" | — |
| July | 78.7° | 64.2° | 71.4° | 2.79" | — |
| August | 77.7° | 63.5° | 70.6° | 3.03" | — |
| September | 71.1° | 57.5° | 64.3° | 3.58" | — |
| October | 61.3° | 47.4° | 54.3° | 4.23" | — |
| November | 52.1° | 38.8° | 45.4° | 4.47" | — |
| December | 43.9° | 30.8° | 37.3° | 5.00" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| East Harwich CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Brewster CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| North Eastham CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| West Chatham CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Chatham CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2500151440. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.