Orange City, Iowa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Orange City, Iowa
City
Sioux County Courthouse in Orange City
Location of Orange City, Iowa
Orange City, Iowa Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Sioux
Incorporated	February 29, 1884
Government
• Type	Mayor-council
Area
• Total	4.33 sq mi (11.21 km2)
• Land	4.33 sq mi (11.21 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,444 ft (440 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	6,267
• Density	1,447.34/sq mi (558.82/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	51041
Area code(s)	712
FIPS code	19-59475
GNIS feature ID	0459884

Orange City is a city in Sioux County, Iowa, United States. It is also the county seat, which means it is the main city where the county government is located. In 2020, about 6,267 people lived there. This was more than the 5,582 people who lived there in 2000.

The city got its name from William of Orange, a famous Dutch leader. Orange City still celebrates its Dutch heritage today. You can see this in the Dutch style of its buildings and in its yearly Tulip Festival.

History and Culture in Orange City

Orange City was first called Holland. Later, its name was changed to honor the Dutch royal family, the Prince of Orange. The city was started in 1870 by settlers who came from Pella, Iowa. They were looking for land that was cheaper and better for farming.

As the main city of Sioux County, Orange City is home to the Sioux County Courthouse. This important building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a special place that is protected because of its history.

Geography of Orange City

Orange City is located in Iowa at about 43 degrees North and 96 degrees West.

The United States Census Bureau says that Orange City covers about 3.94 square miles (11.21 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.

Orange City Population Changes

Population in 2020

In 2020, there were 6,267 people living in Orange City. There were about 2,095 households, which are groups of people living together. The city had about 1,447 people per square mile.

Most of the people in Orange City were White (88.5%). About 9.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. The average age in the city was 31.2 years old. Many young people live here, with almost 30% of residents being under 20 years old.

Population in 2010

In 2010, Orange City had 6,004 people. There were 1,905 households. The city had about 1,524 people per square mile.

Most residents were White (93.2%). About 7.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The average age was 29.1 years. About 23% of the residents were under 18 years old.

Economy and Jobs

Orange City is home to several important companies. These companies provide many jobs for the people living in and around the city.

Some of the major employers include:

• Diamond Vogel and Old Masters: These companies employ over 800 people.
• Orange City Area Health System: This health system has 500 employees.
• Staples Promotional Products: This company employs 400 people.
• Northwestern College: The college has about 300 employees.
• Pizza Ranch: This restaurant chain has 30 office staff in Orange City.
• Revival Animal Health: This company has 70 employees in its Orange City and Mapleton locations.
• CIVCO (Radiation Oncology division): This company has 270 employees worldwide.
• AIM Aerospace: This company employs 110 people.

Education in Orange City

Orange City is part of the MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District. This school district was formed in 1994 when two smaller districts joined together.

Public schools serving the community are:

• Orange City Elementary School
• MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School (located in Alton, Iowa)
• MOC-Floyd Valley High School (located in Orange City)

A new Orange City Elementary building is planned to open for the 2023-2024 school year.

There are also private schools in Orange City:

• Orange City Christian School
• Unity Christian High School

Orange City is also home to Northwestern College. This is a Christian liberal arts college. In 2011, about 1,243 students were studying there.

Another college nearby is Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon, Iowa. It started in 1966 and helps over 1,000 students each year.

Religion in Orange City

Orange City has a strong history with Dutch Reformed churches. There are several churches from different Reformed groups, such as the Christian Reformed Church of North America and the Reformed Church in America.

Other religious groups also have churches in the city, including:

• Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
• Southern Baptist Convention
• Presbyterian Church in America
• Episcopal
• Christian and Missionary Alliance
• Evangelical Free Church of America

A Catholic church is located in Alton, Iowa, which is just 3 miles east of Orange City.

Notable People from Orange City

Many interesting people have connections to Orange City:

• Nick Collison (born 1980): A former professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
• Jordan De Jong (born 1979): A former professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.
• Howard Heemstra (1928–2011): An architect, professor, and photographer who was born in Orange City.
• Terry L. Huitink (1951–2014): A judge for the Iowa Court of Appeals, also born in Orange City.
• Tyler James (born 1982): A singer and songwriter.
• James Kennedy (born 1963): An American historian.
• Dennis Muilenburg (born 1964): A former president and CEO of The Boeing Company.
• Tyler Mulder (born 1987): A track and field athlete.
• Dr. Samuel Noordhoff (1927–2018): A surgeon and missionary who worked in Taiwan for many years. He founded the Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation.
• Kenneth Veenstra: An Iowa state legislator and businessman who lived in Orange City.
• Cora Vander Broek (born 1977): An actress who was nominated for a Tony Award.

See also

In Spanish: Orange City (Iowa) para niños