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Orange, TX


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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.

The People and Families of Orange

In Orange, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orange had a median family income of $37,473.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Orange favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,050. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Orange Housing

Orange has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 59% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Orange, 95% of commuters drive to work.

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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