City of Orland | |
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Location in Glenn County and the state of California | |
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Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Glenn |
Area[1] | |
• Total | 2.971 sq mi (7.696 km2) |
• Land | 2.971 sq mi (7.696 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 7,291 |
• Density | 2,454.1/sq mi (947.4/km2) |
Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
• Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
ZIP code | 95963 |
Area code(s) | 530 |
FIPS code | 06-54274 |
GNIS feature ID | 1659315 |
Orland is a city in Glenn County, California. The population was 7,291 at the 2010 census, up from 6,281 at the 2000 census, making Orland the most populous city in Glenn County. Orland is located 16 miles (26 km) north of Willows,[2] at an elevation of 259 feet (79 m).[3] Interstate 5, (north–south) passes west of the downtown area while State Route 32 (east–west) passes through downtown. The default numbers for wired telephones in Orland are (530) 865-xxxx.
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2), all of it land.
Orland is a rural agricultural town that sits in the northern Sacramento Valley. Interstate 5 bisects the town.
The Sacramento River runs 10 miles (16 km) East of Orland and Black Butte Lake sits 8 miles (13 km) West. The Black Butte Lake dam drains into Stoney Creek, which flows about a half-mile north of the Orland Arch.
The first post office in Orland opened in 1876.[2] Orland incorporated in 1909.[2]
During the Second World War, Orland was selected by the United States Army as the location for an airfield which was used for training pilots. Aircraft used at Orland included the B-17 "Flying Fortress." Scenes for several films used for training pilots and aircrew members were produced at Orland. Constructed of a large square of thick, reinforced concrete, most of the airfield is now a civil airport operated by Glenn County.
The 2010 United States Census[4] reported that Orland had a population of 7,291. The population density was 2,453.8 people per square mile (947.4/km²). The racial makeup of Orland was 4,828 (66.2%) White, 37 (0.5%) African American, 122 (1.7%) Native American, 208 (2.9%) Asian, 1 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 1,833 (25.1%) from other races, and 262 (3.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,269 persons (44.8%).
The Census reported that 7,280 people (99.8% of the population) lived in households, 6 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 5 (0.1%) were institutionalized.
There were 2,515 households, out of which 1,074 (42.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,280 (50.9%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 377 (15.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 147 (5.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 191 (7.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 7 (0.3%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 583 households (23.2%) were made up of individuals and 272 (10.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89. There were 1,804 families (71.7% of all households); the average family size was 3.42.
The population was spread out with 2,209 people (30.3%) under the age of 18, 742 people (10.2%) aged 18 to 24, 1,875 people (25.7%) aged 25 to 44, 1,608 people (22.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 857 people (11.8%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.0 years. For every 100 females there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.
There were 2,659 housing units at an average density of 894.9 per square mile (345.5/km²), of which 1,459 (58.0%) were owner-occupied, and 1,056 (42.0%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.5%. 4,235 people (58.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 3,045 people (41.8%) lived in rental housing units.
As of the 2000 census,[5] there were 6,281 people, 2,190 households, and 1,568 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,481.2 people per square mile (958.5/km²). There were 2,309 housing units at an average density of 912.1 per square mile (352.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 59.87% White, 0.59% Black or African American, 1.56% Native American, 1.89% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 24.10% from other races, and 3.81% from two or more races. 45.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,190 households out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.36.
In the city the population was spread out with 32.6% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,973, and the median income for a family was $32,792. Males had a median income of $30,268 versus $21,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,486. About 12.7% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.
In the state legislature, Orland is located in the 4th Senate District, represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa, and in the 2nd Assembly District, represented by Republican Jim Nielsen. Federally, Orland is located in California's 2nd congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +13[6] and is represented by Republican Wally Herger.
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