Orchard: Originally known as Fremont’s Orchard, the town was frequented by wagons and travelers heading west on the Platte River Trail and included a stage stop and post office that opened in 1863. The fictional town of Centennial, featured in the 1970s and 1980s television miniseries of the same name, was primarily filmed near Orchard. Today, this tranquil farming community is home to fewer than a hundred residents despite being about an hour northwest of Denver.
As of 2026 the population of Orchard is 83. The population is expected to grow to 84 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.24%.
The median age of Orchard residents is 48.
The diversity index of Orchard is 41.4, meaning that there is a 41% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Orchard is $84,637 and projected to be $96,374 in 2031. Per capita income is $36,355, projected to be $40,904 in 2031. 3.61% of households – 3 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,337,844 and the average disposable income is $66,104.
There are 37 housing units in Orchard; 24 are owner-occupied, 8 are rented, and 5 are vacant. The average home value is $501,771, with 6 homes built in 2010 or later, and 8 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 5 businesses in Orchard, employing 35 workers and pulling from a labor force of 37 age 16 and above. 5 workers commute into Orchard from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
32 residents both live and work in/around Orchard. The average travel time is 35.8 minutes. 6.25% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 12.5% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 27 drive alone, 3 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 1 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 6 residents work from home.
24 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 5 have associates degrees, 7 have bachelor’s degrees, and 3 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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