Orion, Wisconsin
Orion: Town in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States
About
Orion is a town located in the county of Richland in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 579 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 562 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Orion
| Population : | 562 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Richland County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 608 |
| Area : | 36.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 912 feet / 278 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:14:17 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Orion is located at 43°12'11"N 90°25'40"W (43.2030400, -90.4279000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Orion decreased by 3.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 579 | - | census |
| 2011 | 580 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 573 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 574 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 573 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 568 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 568 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 570 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 568 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 562 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 562 | 0% | estimation process |
People born in Orion (1)
American politician (1866-1947) George H. Hodges was born in Orion
Schools in Orion
College & universities near Orion, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239910 | Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Fennimore (WI) | 53809-9778 |
| 240462 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville | Platteville (WI) | 53818-3099 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Orion, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WDL | Wisconsin Dells | Superior and La Crosse Sts. | RAIL |
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
| POG | Portage | 400 West Oneida Street | RAIL |
| TOH | Tomah | North Superior Ave. and Washington St. | RAIL |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
Post offices near Orion
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Muscoda Post Office | Muscoda (WI) | 53573 |
| Avoca Post Office | Avoca (WI) | 53506 |
| Gotham Post Office | Gotham (WI) | 53540 |
| Blue River Post Office | Blue River (WI) | 53518 |
| Sextonvill Post Office | Sextonville (WI) | 53584 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Orion , Illinois village in Henry County, Illinois, United States with a population of 1,776 people.
Other cities in Richland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Richland County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Richland Center | 4,949 | City in and county seat of Richland County, Wisconsin |
| Westport | 4,225 | Unincorporated community in Richland County, Wisconsin |
| Excelsior | 1,681 | Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Rockbridge | 695 | Civil Town in Richland County, Wisconsin |
| Wild Rose | 651 | Unincorporated community in Richland County, Wisconsin |
| Ithaca | 609 | Civil town in Richland County, Wisconsin |
| Sylvan | 542 | Human settlement in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Germantown | 246 | Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Boaz | 148 | Village in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Yuba | 69 | Village in Richland County, Wisconsin |
