Orange County Summary

Life in Orange County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Orange County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Orange County:

  • The population in Orange County is 84,993.

  • The median home value in Orange County is $182,534.

  • The median income in Orange County is $73,372.

  • The median rent in Orange County is $1,018.

  • The unemployment rate in Orange County is 6.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Orange County is 12.7%.

  • The average high in Orange County is 80.8° and there are 139.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Orange County

List Of Cities & Towns in Orange County

Port Arthur, TX Population 55,779

Orange, TX Population 19,178

Vidor, TX Population 9,738

Bridge City, TX Population 9,549

West Orange, TX Population 3,442

Mauriceville, TX Population 2,981

Pinehurst, TX Population 2,213

Pine Forest, TX Population 376

Rose City, TX Population 341

Map Of Orange County

Orange County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Orange County is 80.8°.

  • There are 87.68 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 139.2 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:28 hours of sun each day in Orange County.

StatOrange County
Mean High80.8
Nice Days87.68
Rainfall139.2
Snowfall0.1
Sunny Hours5:28
80.8°
Average High
139.2
Inches of Rain

Orange County Photos

Orangec Texas Water Tower
Source: Wikipedia User The original uploader was | CC BY-SA 2.5-2.0-1.0
Port Scene
Source: Wikipedia User Sewtex at English Wikiped | GFDL
Aerial View Of Port Arthurc Texas
Source: Public Domain
Pa Crane
Source: Wikipedia User Sewtex at en.wikipedia | GFDL
Delta Queen Pa
Source: Wikipedia User Sewtex at English Wikiped | GFDL
Rose Hill By Michael Reed Fastturtles
Source: Wikipedia User Michael Reed | CC BY-SA 3.0

Orange County Demographics

Population over time in Orange County

The current population in Orange County is 84,993. The population has increased 1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 85,045 1.5%
2022 83,776 -0.3%
2021 84,069 -

Gender in Orange County

  • Orange County is 50.4% female with 42,805 female residents.

  • Orange County is 49.6% male with 42,187 male residents.

Female
50.4% (42,805)
Male
49.6% (42,187)
Gender Orange County TX USA
Female 50.4% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 49.6% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Orange County

Orange County is:

  • 77.9% White with 66,245 White residents.

  • 8.4% African American with 7,153 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 97 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 662 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 67 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 152 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 2,854 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.1% Hispanic with 7,763 Hispanic residents.

White
77.9% (66,245)
African American
8.4% (7,153)
American Indian
0.1% (97)
Asian
0.8% (662)
Hawaiian
0.1% (67)
Other
0.2% (152)
Two Or More
3.4% (2,854)
Hispanic
9.1% (7,763)

Table: Orange County By Race

Race Orange County TX USA
White 77.9% 39.9% 58.2%
African American 8.4% 11.9% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 0.8% 5.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.4% 2.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 9.1% 39.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Orange County, Texas

  • 5.9% of households in Orange County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.3% of households in Orange County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Orange County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Orange County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Orange County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.5% of households in Orange County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Orange County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.6% of households in Orange County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Orange County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Orange County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.9% (4,998)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.3% (2,804)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.3% (6,236)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.7% (6,581)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.1% (9,412)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.5% (13,157)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.5% (10,640)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.6% (16,669)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.0% (6,840)
$200,000 or more
9.0% (7,651)
Income Orange County TX USA
Less than $10,000 5.9% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.3% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.7% 7.0% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.1% 10.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.5% 16.4% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 12.8% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.6% 17.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.0% 9.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 9.0% 11.7% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Orange County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Orange County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Orange County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Orange County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Orange County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Orange County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Orange County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Orange County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Orange County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Orange County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (849)
9-12th Grade
7% (5,949)
High School / GED
37% (31,447)
Some College
25% (21,248)
Associate's Degree
11% (9,349)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (11,049)
Master's Degree
4% (3,399)
Professional Degree
1% (849)
Doctorate Degree
1% (849)
Education Orange County TX USA
< 9th Grade 0% 7% 5%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 37% 24% 26%
Some College 25% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 11% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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