Orange County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. 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%.