Orient, Iowa

Orient: human settlement in Adair County, Iowa, United States of America

About

Orient is a city located in the county of Adair in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 408 and a population density of 347 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 371 inhabitants.

The city was created 147 years ago in 1878.

Quick Facts about Orient

Population 371 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Adair County
Postal code 50858
Area 1.18 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.2030,-94.4147
Altitude 1,352 feet / 412 meters
Establishment January 01, 1879 (147 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 20:54:08 (16th April 2026)
Density 315 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -9.97% (2010-2020)
Weather 80℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Orient is located at 41°12'11"N 94°24'53"W (41.2030400, -94.4146800).

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Weather

80°F
Sunny
3 to 14 mph SSW Today

Sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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Official website of Orient

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Orient decreased by 9.97% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 408 - census
2011 401 -1.75% estimation process
2012 395 -1.52% estimation process
2013 392 -0.77% estimation process
2014 394 0.51% estimation process
2015 380 -3.68% estimation process
2016 369 -2.98% estimation process
2017 374 1.34% estimation process
2018 373 -0.27% estimation process
2019 377 1.06% estimation process
2020 371 -1.62% estimation process
Orient zip code is 50858. County name: Adair, County fips: 19001

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Orient, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
154396 Southwestern Community College Creston (IA) 50801

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Orient, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
CRN Creston Pine and Adams Avenue RAIL
OSC Osceola Main & East Clay Streets RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Orient.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Orien Post Office Orient (IA) 50858

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Orient, Illinois City in Franklin County, Illinois, United States with a population of 338 people.
  • Orient, Maine human settlement in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America with a population of 139 people.
  • Orient, South Dakota town in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 47 people.

Other cities in Adair County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adair County , IA.

City Name Population Title
Greenfield 1,812 City in Iowa, United States; county seat of Adair County
Stuart 1,756 Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
Adair 701 City in Adair and Guthrie Counties in the US state of Iowa
Fontanelle 612 Human settlement in Adair County, Iowa, United States of America
Bridgewater 149 City in Adair County, Iowa, United States