Orion, IL is a small rural town located in Henry County, Illinois. It has a population of 1,859 and a population density of 1,935 people per square mile. The US Population density for comparison is 93 people per square mile. Orion offers a variety of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, camping and hiking in the nearby parks that are within driving distance from the city. There are also several local businesses like the Orion Post Office, Orion Hardware, and Orchard Hills Golf Course that can be found in the city. Additionally there are various organizations like the Orion Public Library and Henry County Historical Society which provide educational programs for locals to attend. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy watching or participating in softball tournaments held at Davenport Park as well as local baseball games held at Veterans Park which is just outside of Orion’s center area.
The population in Orion is 1,859. There are 2,025 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Orion is 36.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Orion is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Orion
- 53.3% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 31.1% are married with children
- 14.7% have children, but are single
Race in Orion
- 94.6% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander