Orleans, MA Demographics

A map of Orleans's Population by Race

Orleans, Massachusetts had a population of 1,767 in 2020. It was 90.3% White, 2.4% Black, 0.8% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Orleans, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Orleans is the 200th most populous. 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).

Orleans's White Population

1,595 residents of Orleans identify as White, or 90.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Orleans considerably larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Orleans is ranked #62 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Orleans is more White than neighboring North Eastham (90.2% White), East Harwich (89.1% White), and Harwich Center (88.8% White). Orleans is less White than neighboring Brewster (92.2% White), and West Chatham (91.8% White).

Orleans's Black Population

42 residents of Orleans identify as Black, or 2.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Orleans roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Orleans is ranked #93 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Orleans is more Black than neighboring Brewster (1.1% Black), East Harwich (1.9% Black), and Harwich Center (2.1% Black). Orleans is less Black than neighboring North Eastham (2.6% Black), and West Chatham (2.6% Black).

Orleans's Asian Population

15 residents of Orleans identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Orleans slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Orleans is ranked #197 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Orleans is more Asian than neighboring North Eastham (0.5% Asian), West Chatham (0.6% Asian), and Harwich Center (0.4% Asian). Orleans is less Asian than neighboring Brewster (0.9% Asian), and East Harwich (1.2% Asian).

Orleans's Hispanic Population

45 residents of Orleans identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Orleans slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Orleans is ranked #200 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Orleans is more Hispanic than neighboring North Eastham (2.3% Hispanic), and West Chatham (2% Hispanic). Orleans is less Hispanic than neighboring East Harwich (2.9% Hispanic), and Harwich Center (3.3% Hispanic).

Orleans's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Orleans identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Orleans roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Orleans is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Orleans is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Eastham (0.3% Native American/Other), Brewster (0.6% Native American/Other), and West Chatham (0.6% Native American/Other). Orleans is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Harwich (1.1% Native American/Other), and Harwich Center (1.5% Native American/Other).

Orleans's Multiracial Population

58 residents of Orleans identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Orleans roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Orleans is ranked #183 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Orleans is more Multiracial than neighboring Brewster (2.6% Multiracial), and West Chatham (2.3% Multiracial). Orleans is less Multiracial than neighboring North Eastham (4.1% Multiracial), East Harwich (3.8% Multiracial), and Harwich Center (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.