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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Orange

Texas · 18,643 residents · 21.352 sq mi
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Orange has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,519. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,100. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,643
−4%since 1990
from 19,340 in 1990
1990 – 2025
873 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 906 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+7%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,519
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,664 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,535
+49%since 1990
from $11,124 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 22.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$459
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
59.6%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.5% in 1990
40.4% rent
1.7
−3%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(12,438)
Black33.5%(6,474)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(489)
Asian1%(199)
Diversity Score62.4%(12,066)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(10,909)
Black35.2%(6,556)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(675)
Asian1.2%(218)
Diversity Score64.7%(12,068)
65
+4%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.3%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−15%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Orange, Texas?

Orange, Texas has about 18,643 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Orange, Texas?

The typical household in Orange, Texas earns about $29,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orange, Texas expensive?

In Orange, Texas, the median home is worth about $51,100, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in Orange, Texas?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Orange, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orange, Texas?

About 22.9% of people in Orange, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orange, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Orange, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 697 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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