Orleans is a village in Harlan County, Nebraska, United States.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.60 square miles (1.55 km2), all land.

There were 258 housing units at an average density of 430.0 per square mile (166.0/km2).

36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the village was 98.82% White, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Asian, and 0.71% from two or more races.

36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.