The J.M. Smucker Company has its corporate headquarters in Orrville, which also houses its fruit spread production facility claimed to be the world's largest by Smucker's. Additionally, several other companies like Smith Dairy Products Company, Schantz Organ Company, The Will-Burt Company, and The Quality Castings Co. are based in Orrville.

Orrville provides its inhabitants with a peaceful suburban ambiance, and the majority of them are homeowners. There are numerous parks in Orrville, making it an ideal place for families, young professionals, and retirees. The residents of Orrville are generally conservative in their views, and the public schools in the area are considered to be of high quality.

Orrville received its name from two brothers, John and James Orr, who came to the town in the mid-1850s after emigrating from Glasgow, Scotland. Over time, their children married into the Bacon and Caulks families. John's son Robert served as the postmaster of Orrville from 1858 to 1871, and he was also one of the co-owners of a grist mill in the town.

Wayne College is a campus affiliated with the University of Akron and located in Orrville, Ohio. Its primary focus is on providing the first two years of general coursework required for a bachelor's degree. Students who plan to continue their studies at the Akron campus or any other college or university can benefit from the courses offered at Wayne College.

In addition to the standard general coursework, Wayne College also offers two bachelor's degree programs in organizational supervision and social work. Furthermore, the University of Akron's College of Business Administration offers an MBA program that is available on the Wayne College campus.