Orleans, Michigan
Orleans: township of Michigan
About
Orleans is a township located in the county of Ionia in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,743 and a population density of 76 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,836 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Orleans
| Population | 2,836 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Ionia County |
| Area | 36.2 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.0686,-85.1350 |
| Altitude | 856 feet / 261 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 18:00:53 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 48865 |
| Density | 78 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.28% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Orleans is located at 43°4'7"N 85°8'6"W (43.0686400, -85.1350100).
Orleans map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 68. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Orleans increased by 3.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,743 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,746 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,746 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,756 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,766 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,765 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,782 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,794 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,812 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,827 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,836 | 0.32% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Orleans, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480727 | School of Missionary Aviation Technology | Ionia (MI) | 48846 |
| 171234 | Montcalm Community College | Sidney (MI) | 48885-9723 |
| 171881 | Kuyper College | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49525-9781 |
| 170037 | Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49525-5897 |
| 169080 | Calvin University | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49546 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Orleans, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RKF | Rockford, Michigan | US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE | BUS |
| HWC | Howard City, Michigan | 130 North Ensley St. | BUS |
| GRR | Vernon J. Ehlers Station | 431 Wealthy St. SW | RAIL |
| LNS | East Lansing station | 1240 South Harrison Road | RAIL |
| BGP | Big Rapids, Michigan | 14342 Northland Dr. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Orleans.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Orlean Post Office | Orleans (MI) | 48865 |
| Belding Post Office | Belding (MI) | 48809 |
| Fenwick Post Office | Fenwick (MI) | 48834 |
| Ionia Post Office | Ionia (MI) | 48846 |
| Greenvill Post Office | Greenville (MI) | 48838 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Orleans, Massachusetts town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 5,802 people.
- Orleans, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 2,658 people.
- Orleans, Indiana town in Indiana, USA with a population of 2,107 people.
- Orleans, Vermont village in Barton, Vermont, United States with a population of 712 people.
- Orleans, Iowa city in Dickinson County, Iowa, USA with a population of 614 people.
- Orleans, Iowa city in Dickinson County, Iowa, USA with a population of 591 people.
- Orleans, Nebraska village in Nebraska, USA with a population of 363 people.
Other cities in Ionia County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ionia County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Belding | 5,738 | City in Ionia County in the U. |
| Ionia | 3,820 | City in and county seat of Ionia County, Michigan, United States |
| Portland | 3,490 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Lake Odessa | 2,041 | City in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Saranac | 1,325 | City in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Lyons | 808 | Human settlement in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Muir | 609 | Village in Lyons Township, Ionia County in the U. |
| Pewamo | 482 | Village in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Hubbardston | 402 | Village in Ionia and Clinton counties in Michigan, United States |
| Clarksville | 395 | Human settlement in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Orleans distances to largest Michigan cities