Orange, TX

Census Place

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2024 Population

19,177

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

35.3

2.92% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

15.4%

10.9% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$62,891

4.5% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$164,900

12% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

7,605

1.55% 1-year decline

About

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.

98.1% of the residents in Orange, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Orange, TX are Lamar State College-Orange (771 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Orange, TX was $164,900, and the homeownership rate was 59%.

Most people in Orange, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Orange, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Orange, TX is home to a population of 19.2k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.24% of Orange, TX residents were born outside of the country (621 people).

In 2024, there were 2.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.6k people) in Orange, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.23k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.26k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2024 Citizenship

98.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.1% of Orange, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Orange, TX was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Orange, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Orange, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
10.6k ± 778
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.23k ± 498
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.26k ± 456

9.2%

Hispanic Population

1.76k people

9.2% of the people in Orange, TX are hispanic (1.76k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Orange, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,397,739 ± 36,447 people
India
325,248 ± 13,925 people
El Salvador
221,729 ± 11,517 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,397,739 Texas residents, followed by India with 325,248 and El Salvador with 221,729.

Foreign-Born Population

3.24%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

621 people

3.94%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

755 people

As of 2024, 3.24% of Orange, TX residents (621 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Orange, TX was 3.94%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Orange, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
524 ± 232
Vietnam
272 ± 123
Gulf War (1990s)
92 ± 81

Orange, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.93 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Orange, TX.

Economy

The economy of Orange, TX employs 7.61k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Orange, TX were Manufacturing (1,302 people), Construction (916 people), and Retail Trade (890 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($92,647), Transportation & Warehousing ($83,438), and Wholesale Trade ($82,788).

Employment

Occupations

7.61k

2024 Value

± 823

−1.55%

1 Year decline

± 15.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Orange, TX declined at a rate of −1.55%, from 7.73k employees to 7.61k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Orange, TX, are Management Occupations (911 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (693 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (668 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Orange, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

7.61k

2024 Value

± 823

−1.55%

1 Year decline

± 15.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Orange, TX declined at a rate of −1.55%, from 7.73k employees to 7.61k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Orange, TX, are Manufacturing (1,302 people), Construction (916 people), and Retail Trade (890 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,720

Median earning men ± $9,822

$33,876

Median earning women ± $6,813

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($107,167), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,208), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,548).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($87,923), Manufacturing ($59,496), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,891).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Orange, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.726%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

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 Texas

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Orange, TX awarded 771 degrees. The student population of Orange, TX in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,211 male students and 1,951 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Orange, TX are White (526 and 68.2%), Black or African American (140 and 18.2%), Hispanic or Latino (88 and 11.4%), and Asian (11 and 1.43%).

The largest universities in Orange, TX by number of degrees awarded are Lamar State College-Orange (771 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Orange, TX are General Studies (174 and 22.6%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (106 and 13.7%), and Chemical Technology (80 and 10.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 3,162 students enrolled in Orange, TX, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,068 records, of which 59% were women and 41% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
174 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
95 degrees awarded
Chemical Technology
44 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Orange, TX was General Studies with 174 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.

Universities

Gender

Race

Lamar State College-Orange

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

771 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lamar State College-Orange with 771 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 212 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Orange, TX, which is 0.379 times less than the 559 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 526 degrees mean that there were 3.76 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 140 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,920) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($912) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Orange, TX was $164,900 in 2024, which is 0.496 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $147,200 to $164,900, a 12% increase. The homeownership rate in Orange, TX is 59%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Orange, TX have an average commute time of 23 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.

Housing

Property

$164,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$25,925

$4,203

Median Property Taxes

±$542

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 $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

59%

Homeownership

2024

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 59% of the housing units in Orange, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.9%.

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

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,891

Median Household Income

± $6,462

7.12k

Number of Households

± 731

In 2024, the median household income of the 7.12k households in Orange, TX grew to $62,891 from the previous year's value of $60,183.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Orange, TX is from Texas.

0.475

2023 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2023, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.208% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80.8%)
Carpooled (13.7%)
Worked At Home (3.31%)

In 2024, 80.8% of workers in Orange, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.7%) and those who worked at home (3.31%).

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.

Commute Time

23 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Orange, TX have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.51% of the workforce in Orange, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Orange, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Orange, TX (2.9k out of 18.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

83.7% of the population of Orange, TX has health coverage, with 38.9% on employee plans, 18.8% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.851% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 32.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.3%

Uninsured

38.9%

Employer Coverage

18.8%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.851%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Orange, TX declined by 15.3% from 19.2% to 16.3%.

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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