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West Orange

Texas · 3,459 residents · 3.401 sq mi
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West Orange has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,423. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 652 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,459
−16%since 2000
from 4,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,017 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+7%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024West Orange
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,423
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,224 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,218
+91%since 2000
from $15,850 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$912
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(2,244)
Black12.6%(435)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(575)
Asian1.2%(41)
Other2.9%(100)
Diversity Score64.6%(2,235)
Diversity Score
65
+230%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+107%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 95.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.4%
−54.0 ptssince 2013
from 73.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Orange, Texas?

West Orange, Texas has about 3,459 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Orange, Texas earns about $55,423 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 $69,100, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in West Orange, Texas?

About 12.2% 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 12.8% 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 728 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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