Pine Forest, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 519, Pine Forest'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

Pine Forest is a small community located in Texas, within Orange County. The total population is 519. It ranks as the 1261st most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pine Forest is 37.4 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. With 28.5% of the population under 18, Pine Forest has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pine Forest is $98,068. This is 25% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 21% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 54% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $155,600. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Pine Forest is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pine Forest is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.1% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (8.5%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

11.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% 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 84.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pine Forest, 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.