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Orange County

Texas · 84,808 residents · 333.786 sq mi
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Orange County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,488. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84,808
Unchangedsince 2000
from 84,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
254 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+9%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
80K81K83K84K86K1990201020202024Orange County
202485K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,488
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,586 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,260
+78%since 2000
from $17,554 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+20%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(72,955)
Black8.3%(7,080)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(3,073)
Asian0.8%(652)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.1%(24,726)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(64,935)
Black9.4%(7,981)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(7,265)
Asian1.3%(1,108)
Other2%(1,703)
Diversity Score46.3%(39,255)
Segregation Score38.1%(32,316)
Diversity Score
46
+59%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$169,500+46%
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ORANGE COUNTY VS
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Home value$217,000+87%
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ORANGE COUNTY VS
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Income$75,808+19%
Home value$205,700+77%
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Income$56,723−11%
Home value$136,400+17%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orange County, Texas?

Orange County, Texas has about 84,808 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Orange County, Texas earns about $63,488 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orange County, Texas expensive?

In Orange County, Texas, the median home is worth about $116,100, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Orange County, Texas?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Orange County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orange County, Texas?

About 12.4% of people in Orange County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orange County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Orange County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,299 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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