Orange, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Orange, Texas is 19,178 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 163rd-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $60,183, the median home value is $147,200, and the median age is 34.3.
The population has grown 3.5% since 2010 (18,624 → 19,275).
19,178
Population
899
People / sq mi
$60,183
Median Income
$147,200
Median Home Value
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Orange covers 21.3 sq mi of land at 899 people per square mile.
About Orange, TX
What sets Orange apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 4.5% versus 14.0% nationally. With 19,178 residents, Orange is a city in Texas.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $60,183, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 15.6%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $147,200, with typical rent around $1,032.
College attainment is 18.7%, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 4.5% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Orange city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Orange city had a population of 18,624 in 2010 and 19,275 in 2024, a 3.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,275 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.27%.
19,275
Population (2024)
18,624
Population (2010)
19,275
Peak (2024)
0.27%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,624 |
| 2011 | 18,626 |
| 2012 | 18,847 |
| 2013 | 18,724 |
| 2014 | 18,711 |
| 2015 | 19,104 |
| 2016 | 19,096 |
| 2017 | 19,023 |
| 2018 | 18,427 |
| 2019 | 18,118 |
| 2020 | 19,266 |
| 2021 | 19,089 |
| 2022 | 19,071 |
| 2023 | 19,135 |
| 2024 | 19,275 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.1% |
| Black or African American | 30.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$60,183
Median Household Income
$31,580
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$147,200
Median Home Value
$1,032
Median Rent
57.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.7%
High School+
18.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
79.5%
Public Transit
4.5%
Work From Home
23.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.8%
Foreign Born
90.7%
Non-English at Home
7.2%
Veterans
20.4%
With Disability
80.8%
Health Insurance
91.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.8% |
| Manufacturing | 18.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.9% |
| Construction | 11.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.1% |
| Retail Trade | 5.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Information | 3.5% |
| Public Administration | 2.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orange, Texas has a population of 19,178 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 163rd-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Orange, Texas is $60,183, with 15.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Orange, Texas is $147,200, with median monthly rent at $1,032 and a homeownership rate of 57.9%.
The median age in Orange, Texas is 34.3 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
The population has grown 3.5% since 2010 (18,624 → 19,275).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.