Orestes Town, Indiana
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 334 people, 129 households, and 94 families living in the town. The population density was 848.5 people per square mile (327.61/kmē), it would be the 111th least densely populated town in the U.S. state of Indiana. There were 147 housing units at an average density of 376.9 per square mile (145.52/kmē). The average household size was 2.59 people, and the average family size was 2.91 people. Age range in the town was well distributed with 25.1% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 111.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males. The median age is 34 years, the median age of male residents at 31 and the median age of female residents at 36.7. The racial makeup of the town was 97.31% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.6% from two or more races and 1.5% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $39219, it is Indiana's 227th wealthiest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $39602, making its Indiana's 170th lowest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $18037, it would be the 239th highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Indiana. The median income of town was $21065, The median income for males was $26375 versus $16667 for females.
In 2000, 90 pupils and students, of which 50 are male and 40 are female, 26.95% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 6 nursery or pri school, 11 kindergarten, 48 elementary school, 15 high school and 10 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 334 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 334 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 334 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 332 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 331 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 327 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 326 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 325 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 323 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 322 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 321 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 6 | 6 | |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| Elementary school | 29 | 19 | 48 |
| High school | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orestes town, Indiana | $39219 | $39602 | $18037 |
| Madison County, Indiana | $38925 | $46663 | $20090 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |