Town of
Orleans
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-240-3700
Town Manager:
Kimberly NewmanSelect Board:
Kevin Galligan
Michael Herman
Mark Mathison
Andrea Shaw Reed
Mefford Runyon
Annual Town Meeting:
May 13, 2024May, Monday before 2nd Tuesday
Municipal Election:
May 21, 2024May, 3rd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 6,411 | |
| Population Density | 454 | |
| Registered Voters | 5,559 | |
| Income Per Capita | $58,150 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $758,871 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 78.6% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $695,800 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,152 | |
| Total Households | 3,004 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $6.23 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $6.23 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $72,647,264 | |
| Total Expenditures | $36,654,629 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $36,118,506 | |
| State Aid | $728,617 | |
| Local Receipts | $5,555,746 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,005 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Originally known as South Parish of Eastham, settled in 1644, Orleans became incorporated in 1797 after seeking independence since 1717. The sea has influenced the economy of Orleans from the beginning to the present.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,797 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Barnstable | |
| Area | 14.1 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 94 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Cape Cod Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Julian Cyr
Mass. House
Sarah Peake