Orange County, Texas Demographics 2026
Orange County, Texas has a population of 84,993, the 47th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $73,372 and the median home value is $163,400. The poverty rate is 12.7%.
Orange County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Orange County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | 19,178 | $60,183 | 17.3% | $147,200 |
| Vidor | 9,738 | $62,020 | 9.8% | $111,600 |
| Bridge City | 9,549 | $103,256 | 7.1% | $195,600 |
| West Orange | 3,442 | $59,583 | 21.8% | $110,700 |
| Mauriceville | 2,981 | $69,306 | 17.4% | $176,700 |
| Pinehurst | 2,213 | $45,859 | 18.0% | $142,900 |
| Little Cypress | 1,968 | $87,839 | 15.0% | $176,000 |
| Forest Heights | 1,644 | $48,523 | 29.6% | $112,400 |
| Pine Forest | 376 | $93,750 | 7.2% | $119,900 |
| Rose City | 341 | $41,250 | 14.1% | $78,100 |
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Population Overview
Orange County is located in Texas with a total population of 84,993. It is the 47th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Orange County is 37.9 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Orange County is $73,372. This is 4% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $163,400. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Orange County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Orange County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.9% vs 39.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (9.1%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.
Education
17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Orange County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Orange County, Texas?
Orange County has a population of 84,993, making it the 47th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Orange County?
The median household income in Orange County is $73,372 with a poverty rate of 12.7%.
How many cities are in Orange County, Texas?
Orange County contains 10 Census-designated places.