OrchidFL
A town of 441, settled in 1957. A regional job hub with 195 jobs.
What makes Orchid stand out
The thing Orchid does most differently from other towns.
441 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Orchid’s report card
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The data
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85% of residents are 65 or older, and 9 in 10 adults have a four-year degree
People 65 and older are 85% of residents (21% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 14% of residents (38% statewide). 90% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 34% across Florida.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Orchid | FL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.1% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 0% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 1.6% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.7% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 36.5% | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 48.1% | 9.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 4.8% | 27.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 3.2% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 1.8% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 53.4% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 36.7% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
Most working residents commute out of Orchid
Most working residents leave Orchid for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Vero Beach (7%), Sebastian (5%) and Orlando (5%). Half commute less than 63 miles.
Where working residents work
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 96% of U.S. communities.
Mild winters, hot summers
Orchid has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 54°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
10.1% of Orchid is conserved land
1.4 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
How healthy Orchid is
Orchid beats the Florida average on 20 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Orchid | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 2.6% | 13.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 1.8% | 8.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 22.9% | 9.1% |
Homes in Orchid sell for about $3.35M
Every workday, about 193 people come to Orchid for work
Where Orchid’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Orchid
Town in the state of Florida, United States
Orchid is a town in Indian River County, Florida, United States. The Town of Orchid is part of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 516 at the 2020 US Census, up from 415 in the 2010 US Census. Most of the town is actually a gated community called Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club. East of SR A1A, there is a beach front condominium complex. The rest of Orchid is uninhabited islands. Some of the islands are Plug Island, Preachers Island, and Horseshoe Island. North of Horseshoe Island is Pelican Island, the first National Wildlife Refuge in the United States. Running along the town limits (mostly) is the historic, unpaved Jungle Trail.
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- Established
- 1957
- Population
- 516
- Area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 0 ft
- Area code
- 772