Orleans, Massachusetts
Orleans: Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Orleans is a town located in the county of Barnstable in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,890 and a population density of 100 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,802 inhabitants.
The town was created 332 years ago in 1692.
Quick Facts about Orleans
| Population : | 5,802 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Barnstable County |
| Postal code : | 02653 |
| Area : | 58.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 59 feet / 18 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1693 (332 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:47:46 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 99 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Orleans is located at 41°47'23"N 69°59'23"W (41.7898300, -69.9897400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Orleans
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Orleans decreased by 1.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,890 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,877 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,862 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,851 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,850 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,829 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,826 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,825 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,799 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,788 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,802 | 0.24% | estimation process |
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Where to Stay in Orleans
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Other Places in Orleans
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People born in Orleans (3)
People born in Orleans, including engineer A. B. Rogers, academic administrator Burton Crosby Hallowell, politician George C. Higgins, .
List
Schools in Orleans
College & universities near Orleans, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165194 | Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable (MA) | 02668-1599 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Orleans, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Orleans
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Orlean Post Office | Orleans (MA) | 02653 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Orleans , Michigan township of Michigan with a population of 2,836 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 Barnstable County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barnstable County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | 44,535 | A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. |
| Falmouth | 31,107 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Yarmouth | 23,166 | City in Massachusetts |
| Sandwich | 20,151 | Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Bourne | 19,743 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Mashpee | 14,266 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hyannis | 14,120 | Village in town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Dennis | 13,890 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Harwich | 12,144 | Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts |
| South Yarmouth | 11,092 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| Brewster | 9,772 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Marstons Mills | 8,017 | City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| East Falmouth | 6,038 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| West Yarmouth | 6,012 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| Chatham | 5,994 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
| Yarmouth Port | 5,320 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Orleans distances to largest Massachusetts cities
