Orion, IL Demographics

A map of Orion's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,620	1,643	89.4%	93.7%
Multiracial	92	49	5.1%	2.8%
Hispanic	72	50	4.0%	2.9%
Asian	22	2	1.2%	0.1%
Native American/Other	6	4	0.3%	0.2%
Black	0	6	0.0%	0.3%

Orion, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,812, an increase from the 1,754 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.4% White, 5.1% Multiracial, 4.0% Hispanic, 1.2% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Orion, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Orion has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Orion, that probability was 12.1% in 2020 and 19.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Orion is ranked the 532nd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Orion was ranked the 529th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Orion's White Population

1,620 residents of Orion, or 89.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Orion is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Orion ranks 372nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orion's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Orion's population has decreased from 93.7% to 89.4%.

Orion is more White than neighboring Ophiem (84.8% White), and Andover (85.3% White). Orion is less White than neighboring Lynn Center (100% White), Osco (100% White), and Swedona (100% White).

Orion's Black Population

0 residents of Orion, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Orion is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Orion ranks 950th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orion's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Orion's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Orion's Asian Population

22 residents of Orion, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Orion is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Orion ranks 1000th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orion's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. Asian residents' share of Orion's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.2%.

Orion is more Asian than neighboring Lynn Center (0% Asian), Osco (0% Asian), Ophiem (0% Asian), Swedona (0% Asian), and Andover (0.7% Asian).

Orion's Hispanic Population

72 residents of Orion, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Orion is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Orion ranks 770th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orion's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Orion's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.0%.

Orion is more Hispanic than neighboring Lynn Center (0% Hispanic), Osco (0% Hispanic), Ophiem (0% Hispanic), Swedona (0% Hispanic), and Andover (2.8% Hispanic).

Orion's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Orion, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Orion is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Orion ranks 984th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orion's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Orion's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Orion is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lynn Center (0% Native American/Other), Osco (0% Native American/Other), Ophiem (0% Native American/Other), Swedona (0% Native American/Other), and Andover (0% Native American/Other).

Orion's Multiracial Population

92 residents of Orion, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Orion is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Orion ranks 1004th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orion's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 87.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Orion's population has increased from 2.8% to 5.1%.

Orion is more Multiracial than neighboring Lynn Center (0% Multiracial), Osco (0% Multiracial), and Swedona (0% Multiracial). Orion is less Multiracial than neighboring Ophiem (15.2% Multiracial), and Andover (11.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.