Orange County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 47th-largest in Texas
The population of Orange County, Texas is 84,993 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 47th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $73,372, the median home value is $163,400, and the median age is 37.9.
The population of Orange County has grown 5.0% since 2010 (82,015 → 86,115), a +0.35% annualized rate.
84,993
Population
+0.35%
Annual growth
255
People / sq mi
$73,372
Median Income
$163,400
Median Home Value
Orange County covers 334 sq mi of land at 254.6 people per square mile.
About Orange County, TX
Orange County is a county in Texas with a population of 84,993. It ranks #47 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 37.9, in line with the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
The median household income in Orange County is $73,372, near the US median of $74,580. 9.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $163,400, with monthly rent averaging $1,018. The homeownership rate of 75.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Orange County reflects 17.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.1 minutes each way.
Orange County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Orange County had a population of 82,015 in 2010 and 86,115 in 2024, a 5.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 86,115 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.35%.
86,115
Population (2024)
82,015
Population (2010)
86,115
Peak (2024)
0.35%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 82,015 |
| 2011 | 82,350 |
| 2012 | 82,908 |
| 2013 | 82,853 |
| 2014 | 83,301 |
| 2015 | 84,026 |
| 2016 | 84,652 |
| 2017 | 85,056 |
| 2018 | 83,207 |
| 2019 | 83,086 |
| 2020 | 84,760 |
| 2021 | 84,677 |
| 2022 | 85,125 |
| 2023 | 85,857 |
| 2024 | 86,115 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.9
Median Age
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Male
15.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.9% · Seniors (65+): 15.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $73,372$-2,920 vs state |
| Mean household income | $95,090 |
| Per-capita income | $36,408 |
| Poverty rate | 9.6%-0.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 57.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Orange County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
0.7%
Carpool
87.1%
Public transit
3.6%
Work from home
25.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$163,400$-97,000 vs state
Median home value
$1,018
Median rent
75.0%
Homeownership rate
37,681
Total housing units
84.5%
Occupied
15.5%
Vacant
25.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
83.9%
With health insurance
94.9%
With broadband internet
22.8%
Foreign-born
6.6%
Veterans (18+)
16.8%
With a disability
92.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.0%
High School+
17.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orange County, Texas has a population of 84,993 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 47th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 255 people per square mile.
The population of Orange County has grown 5.0% since 2010 (82,015 → 86,115), a +0.35% annualized rate.
The median household income in Orange County, Texas is $73,372, with mean (average) household income of $95,090 and per-capita income of $36,408. 9.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Orange County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (80.8%), Black or African American (8.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Orange County, Texas is 37.9 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.
The median home value in Orange County is $163,400 and median monthly rent is $1,018. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 37,681 total housing units, 15.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Orange County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Orange County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.