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West Orange

Texas · 3,443 residents · 3.401 sq mi
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West Orange has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,421. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 668 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,443
−16%since 2000
from 4,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,012 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+10%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024West Orange
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,421
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,224 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,863
+32%since 2000
from $15,850 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.7%
−44.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+17%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(3,697)
Black1.8%(76)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(237)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.6%(805)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79%(2,721)
Black6.1%(210)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(422)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other1.9%(67)
Diversity Score44.3%(1,525)
Diversity Score
44
+126%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 95.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Orange, Texas?

West Orange, Texas has about 3,443 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Orange, Texas?

The typical household in West Orange, Texas earns about $38,421 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Orange, Texas expensive?

In West Orange, Texas, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in West Orange, Texas?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Orange, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Orange, Texas?

About 14.0% of people in West Orange, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Orange, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, West Orange, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 744 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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