Orason, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Orason, Texas had a total population of 424, the 1328th largest community in Texas. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Orason Quick Facts
How Orason 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 | 229 | 424 | No clear change (+85.2%) |
How Orason Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 0.0%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 100.0%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
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+)
- < High School: 38.8%
- HS Diploma: 41.2%
- Some College: 20.0%
- Associate's: 0.0%
- Bachelor's: 0.0%
- Graduate+: 0.0%
Orason Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Cameron County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | 189,177 | $52,130 | 23.7% | $139,900 |
| Harlingen | 72,087 | $53,645 | 25.1% | $140,600 |
| San Benito | 24,709 | $43,639 | 29.7% | $85,300 |
| Los Fresnos (Cameron County) | 8,291 | $61,938 | 34.7% | $152,200 |
| La Feria | 6,891 | $45,081 | 25.0% | $106,900 |
| Cameron Park | 5,955 | $36,089 | 44.6% | $74,800 |
| Primera | 5,344 | $80,116 | 13.1% | $160,900 |
| Port Isabel | 5,111 | $32,222 | 34.2% | $182,600 |
| Laureles | 4,224 | $34,771 | 35.4% | $152,400 |
| Laguna Vista | 3,673 | $63,632 | 21.8% | $255,900 |
Cities Similar to Orason
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valle Vista | 424 | N/A | N/A | 24.4% | 74.3% |
| Buchanan Lake Village | 425 | $48,542 | $184,800 | 21.2% | 26.4% |
| Falcon Mesa | 426 | $62,589 | $154,200 | 34.9% | 9.9% |
| Holiday Beach | 427 | N/A | $350,000 | 18.8% | 53.2% |
| Santo | 427 | $104,107 | $161,500 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 424, Orason's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Orason is a small community located in Texas, within Cameron County. The total population is 424. It ranks as the 1328th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Orason is 19.7 years. This is 45% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Orason. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Orason, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Orason was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 61.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Orason, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Orason, Texas?
Orason, Texas has a population of 424 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Orason, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Orason — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Orason, TX?
The ACS sample for Orason recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Orason, Texas?
Orason's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 100.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Orason, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Orason — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Orason, Texas?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Orason hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.