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Orion Community Unit School District 223
Orion Community Unit School District 223 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 5,794. The median household income is $108,589 and the median age is 43.9.
5,794
Population
51
People / sq mi
$108,589
Median Income
43.9
Median Age
Orion Community Unit School District 223 covers 115 sq mi of land at 50.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 64.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$108,589
Median Household Income
$46,679
Per Capita Income
1.1%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$225,600
Median Home Value
$857
Median Rent
87.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.6%
High School+
32.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orion Community Unit School District 223 serves a community with a population of 5,794 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Orion Community Unit School District 223 is $108,589, with a per capita income of $46,679. The poverty rate is 1.1%.
Orion Community Unit School District 223 is 90.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 64.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Orion Community Unit School District 223, 96.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Orion Community Unit School District 223 is $225,600, with a median rent of $857. The homeownership rate is 87.0%.
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Data for Orion Community Unit School District 223 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1730200).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.