Orange County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Orange County, Texas has a population of 85,307, the 47th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $72,104 and the median home value is $173,400. The poverty rate is 12.5%.

Orange County Quick Facts

Population 85,307

Median Household Income $72,10490% MOE ±$2,537

Median Home Value $173,40090% MOE ±$7,758

Poverty Rate 12.5%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.0%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Median Age 38.3 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 75.2%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.7%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.2%

Cities/Places 10

Population 85,307 47th of 254

Median Income $72,104 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.5%

Unemployment 6.0%

How Orange County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	84,069	85,307	+1.5%
Median household income	$73,103	$72,104	No clear change (-1.4%)
Median home value¹	$139,685	$173,400	+24.1%
Median gross rent	$1,015	$1,100	+8.3%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Orange

$72,104

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Orange

$173,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.7%

$25K-$50K 20.1%

$50K-$100K 27.8%

$100K+ 36.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.3%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

2.8%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

5.1%

$60K-$75K

11.0%

$75K-$100K

11.7%

$100K-$125K

10.0%

$125K-$150K

8.8%

$150K-$200K

8.2%

$200K+

9.4%

Employment

6.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

60.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.2%

Renter 24.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,100/mo 18.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.4%

18-34

20.5%

35-54

25.4%

55-74

22.2%

75+

6.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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	19,177	$62,891	15.4%	$164,900
Vidor	9,708	$62,192	10.7%	$131,400
Bridge City	9,640	$88,958	8.3%	$202,800
West Orange	3,420	$60,323	22.9%	$110,700
Mauriceville	2,945	$64,167	13.6%	$179,600
Pinehurst (Orange County)	1,999	$49,938	12.1%	$169,700
Little Cypress	1,963	$91,199	13.4%	$183,900
Forest Heights	1,795	$81,429	23.9%	$119,600
Pine Forest	519	$98,068	6.4%	$155,600
Rose City	391	$46,094	14.1%	$80,000

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Population Overview

Orange County is located in Texas with a total population of 85,307. 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 38.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Orange County is $72,104. This is 8% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $173,400. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Orange County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.2% 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 76.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.8% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (9.6%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Orange County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 85,307, 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 $72,104 with a poverty rate of 12.5%.

How many cities are in Orange County, Texas?

Orange County contains 10 Census-designated places.