Orange, TX

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2021 Population
19,329
4.72% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
36.9
2.12% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
17%
5.32% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$58,778
5.21% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$111,300
9.33% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
8,251
0.554% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Orange, TX had a population of 19.3k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $58,778. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Orange, TX grew from 18,458 to 19,329, a 4.72% increase and its median household income grew from $55,866 to $58,778, a 5.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Orange, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (29.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.03%), White (Hispanic) (3.44%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.58%).

None of the households in Orange, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in Orange, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Orange, TX are Lamar State College-Orange (631 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Orange, TX was $111,300, and the homeownership rate was 61.9%.

Most people in Orange, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Orange, TX was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Orange, TX is home to a population of 19.3k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.52% of Orange, TX residents were born outside of the country (873 people).

In 2021, there were 1.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11k people) in Orange, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.64k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 972 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.5%
2021 Citizenship
96.8%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Orange, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Orange, TX was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Orange, TX
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    11k ± 682
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    5.64k ± 438
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    972 ± 488
9.58%
Hispanic Population
1.85k people

In 2021, there were 1.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11k people) in Orange, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.64k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 972 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.58% of the people in Orange, TX are hispanic (1.85k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Orange, TX as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
  2. India
    290,669 ± 13,170 people
  3. El Salvador
    220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.52%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
873 people
5.7%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
1.05k people

As of 2021, 4.52% of Orange, TX residents (873 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Orange, TX was 5.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    432 ± 173
  2. Vietnam
    410 ± 148
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    82 ± 73

Orange, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Orange, TX employs 8.25k people. The largest industries in Orange, TX are Manufacturing (1,526 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,253 people), and Construction (909 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($118,080), Manufacturing ($67,616), and Finance & Insurance ($66,219).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

8.25k
2021 Value
± 799
−0.554%
1 Year decline
± 13.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Orange, TX declined at a rate of −0.554%, from 8.3k employees to 8.25k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Orange, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (837 people), Management Occupations (814 people), and Production Occupations (764 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Orange, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

8.25k
2021 Value
± 799
−0.554%
1 Year decline
± 13.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Orange, TX declined at a rate of −0.554%, from 8.3k employees to 8.25k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Orange, TX, are Manufacturing (1,526 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,253 people), and Construction (909 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Orange, TX, though some of these residents may live in Orange, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$43,262
Median earning men ± $3,236
$29,583
Median earning women ± $5,269

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,317), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,429), and Manufacturing ($65,417).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($77,853), Construction ($53,500), and Public Administration ($50,156).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $255B
  2. $212B
  3. $180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T
2020 Value in Texas
$4.54T
Projected 2050 Value in Texas
101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $77.7B
  2. $68.4B
  3. $58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
Ted Cruz
Senator from Texas1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Orange, TX awarded 631 degrees. The student population of Orange, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 728 male students and 1,625 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Orange, TX are White (475 and 75.3%), followed by Black or African American (105 and 16.6%), Hispanic or Latino (40 and 6.34%), and Asian (5 and 0.792%).

The largest universities in Orange, TX by number of degrees awarded are Lamar State College-Orange (631 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Orange, TX are General Studies (114 and 18.1%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (98 and 15.5%), and Chemical Technology (84 and 13.3%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,353 students enrolled in Orange, TX, 30.9% men and 69.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,662 records, of which 67.3% were women and 32.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 49 degree-majors awarded
  2. 114 degree-majors awarded
  3. 98 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Orange, TX was Chemical Technology with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Orange, TX according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
631 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lamar State College-Orange with 631 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 213 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Orange, TX, which is 0.51 times less than the 418 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 475 degrees mean that there were 4.52 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 105 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($912) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Orange, TX was $111,300 in 2021, which is 0.454 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $101,800 to $111,300, a 9.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Orange, TX is 61.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Orange, TX have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Orange, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Orange, TX is $58,778. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Orange, TX was Census Tract 222 with a value of $110,550, followed by Census Tract 213 and Census Tract 210, with respective values of $86,287 and $78,578.

Property

$111,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$10,455
$4,331
Median Property Taxes
±$520

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Orange, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Orange, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

61.9%
Homeownership
2021
62.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 61.9% of the housing units in Orange, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Orange, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 222
  2. Census Tract 213
  3. Census Tract 210

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Orange, TX was Census Tract 222 with a value of $110,550, followed by Census Tract 213 and Census Tract 210, with respective values of $86,287 and $78,578.

The following map shows all of the places in Orange, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$58,778
Median Household Income
± $5,904
7k
Number of Households
± 656

In 2021, the median household income of the 7k households in Orange, TX grew to $58,778 from the previous year's value of $55,866.

The following chart displays the households in Orange, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Orange, TX is from Texas.
0.476
2021 Wage GINI in Texas
0.478
2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (78.5%)
  2. Carpooled (15.3%)
  3. Worked At Home (2.29%)

In 2021, 78.5% of workers in Orange, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.3%) and those who worked at home (2.29%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

22.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Orange, TX have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.74% of the workforce in Orange, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Orange, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Orange, TX have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Orange, TX (3.2k out of 18.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Orange, TX is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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80% of the population of Orange, TX has health coverage, with 37.1% on employee plans, 19.5% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 8.79% on non-group plans, and 0.804% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Orange County, TX see 5560 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.45% increase from the previous year (5223 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3188 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3603 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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5,560 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Orange County, TX

Primary care physicians in Orange County, TX see an average of 5,560 patients per year. This represents a 6.45% increase from the previous year (5,223 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Orange County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

20%
Uninsured
37.1%
Employer Coverage
19.5%
Medicaid
13.9%
Medicare
8.79%
Non-Group
0.804%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Orange, TX grew by 6.71% from 18.7% to 20%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Orange, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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