Both the population and industry increased rapidly in the municipality after the 1950s. A number of new housing developments sprang up around Orpund in the 1960s. A municipal school opened in 1970, with students coming from several surrounding municipalities.
The municipality's population and industry expanded significantly after the 1950s. New housing developments were constructed around Orpund during the 1960s. A municipal school was established in 1970 to accommodate students from nearby communities.