kids encyclopedia robot

Orchid, Florida facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Orchid, Florida
Town of Orchid
Location in Indian River County and the state of Florida
Location in Indian River County and the state of Florida
Orchid, Florida is located in the United States
Orchid, Florida
Orchid, Florida
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Florida
County  Indian River
Incorporated 1965
Government
 • Type Council-Manager
Area
 • Total 1.89 sq mi (4.89 km2)
 • Land 1.24 sq mi (3.20 km2)
 • Water 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2)
Elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 516
 • Density 417.48/sq mi (161.24/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
32963
Area code(s) 772
FIPS code 12-52175
GNIS feature ID 1675448

Orchid is a town in Indian River County, Florida, United States. The Town of Orchid is part of the SebastianVero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 516 at the 2020 US Census, up from 415 in the 2010 US Census.

Most of the town is actually a gated community called Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club. East of SR A1A, there is a beach front condominium complex. The rest of Orchid is uninhabited islands. Some of the islands are Plug Island, Preachers Island, and Horseshoe Island. North of Horseshoe Island is Pelican Island, the first National Wildlife Refuge in the United States. Running along the town limits (mostly) is the historic, unpaved Jungle Trail.

Geography

The exact coordinates for the Town of Orchid is located at 27°46′34″N 80°24′48″W / 27.776146°N 80.413238°W / 27.776146; -80.413238.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), of which 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (33.15%) is water.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Orchid has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1970 8
1980 19 137.5%
1990 10 −47.4%
2000 140 1,300.0%
2010 415 196.4%
2020 516 24.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 and 2020 census

Orchid racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 403 500 97.11% 96.90%
Black or African American (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian (NH) 4 2 0.96% 0.39%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Some other race (NH) 0 1 0.00% 0.19%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 2 6 0.48% 1.16%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6 7 1.45% 1.36%
Total 415 516 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 516 people, 230 households, and 188 families residing in the town.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 415 people, 194 households, and 181 families residing in the town.

Notable attractions

Disney's Vero Beach Resort, a part of the Disney Vacation resorts, is located in the area.

The Environmental Learning Center is located in the Orchid/Wabasso area

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Orchid (Florida) para niños

kids search engine
Orchid, Florida Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.