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Orange, Texas

Introduction to Orange, Texas

Orange, Texas, in Orange county, is 17 miles NE of Port Arthur, Texas (center to center) and 100 miles E of Houston, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Beaumont - Port Arthur metropolitan area. Orange contains a population of approximately 18,643.

Orange History

The area now known as the City of Orange was established in 1836. Prior to that, it was inhabited by the Atakapas Indians. Originally, the city was named Green's Bluff after Resin Green, a Sabine River boatman who arrived in the city sometime before 1830. It was renamed Madison in 1840 in honor of U.S. President James Madison. Finally, in 1858, the city adopted its present name because there was another Madisonville in Texas. The city of Orange was named after the wild orange groves that grow on the riverbank.

Orange and nearby Attractions

  • Shangri La Gardens and Nature Center
  • Stark Museum of Art
  • Heritage House Museum
  • W.H. Stark House
  • Heritage History Museum of Orange County
  • Big Thicket National Preserve

Things To Do In Orange

While staying in Orange, one can enjoy a variety of recreational acitivities at Solomon Johnson Park, Sunset Park, Pinhurst City Park, and Navy Park. The city is also home to the Shangri - La Botanical Gardens and Heritage History Museum of Orange County. Orange also hosts the Cajun Heritage Festival every year in the month of May. In addition, Orange provides easy access to Sam Houston Jones State Park and Sea Rim State Park.

Orange Transportation

Southeast Texas Regional Airport is the nearest airport.

Orange Higher Education

Lamar State College-Orange is the local college. McNeese State University, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and Lee College also offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

Orange strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Orange Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 18%Orange Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Orange, TX

Comparing Orange to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men25
Well-Paid Single Women26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use26
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Affordability of Rents85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime11

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