Orange County, Texas

Orange County: County in Texas, United States

About

Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 81,837 and a population density of 83 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 82,878 inhabitants. Its county seat is Orange. The county was created 172 years ago in 1852.

Orange County sits in the southeastern corner of Texas, bordering Louisiana. The county seat is Orange. With a population around 85,000, Orange County mixes Texas and Louisiana bayou culture.

History of Orange County

Orange County was established in 1852. It grew as a shipping and lumber hub, using the Sabine River to transport goods. The lumber industry thrived in Orange County's swamps and pinelands in the late 1800s.

Oil was discovered in 1913, further expanding the economy. The shipbuilding industry also flourished during World Wars I and II.

Economy and Industry in Orange County

Key elements of Orange County's economy are:

  • Oil refining and petrochemicals, with two large refinery complexes
  • The Port of Orange for shipping lumber, oil, and chemicals
  • Commercial fishing and seafood processing from the Gulf Coast
  • Tourism focused on bass fishing, boating, and wildlife preserves

The county produces over 460 million barrels of oil per year.

Attractions and Things to Do in Orange County

Top Orange County attractions include:

  • Fishing and boating at Toledo Bend Reservoir
  • Tours of the Sabine Pass Battleground historic site
  • Dining and shopping in downtown Orange
  • Swamp tours and airboat rides through marshland preserves
  • Cultural festivals like the Orange Mardi Gras celebration

With bayous, beaches, cuisine influenced by Louisiana, and ties to the oil industry, Orange County represents a unique slice of southeast Texas life.

Orange County locator map
Location of Orange County on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Orange County

Population : 82,878 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
Different from : Orange County, Orange County, Orange County, Orange County, Orange County, Orange County, Orange County
Area : 983 km2
Water as percent of area : 12%
Land as percent of area : 88%
Named for : orange
Capital : Orange
Establishment : January 01, 1852
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 21:12:49 (28th March 2024)
Density : 84 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 1.26% (2010-2020)
Orange county tx courthouse 2015 image
Orange county tx courthouse 2015
Orange county tx courthouse 2015 image

Geography

Orange County is located at 30°7'17"N 93°53'38"W (30.1213100, -93.8939000). It has 6 neighbors: Calcasieu Parish, Cameron Parish, Hardin County, Jasper County, Jefferson County and Newton County.

Orange County map

The largest city of Orange County is Vidor with a population of 10,310. Other cities include, Bridge City population 7,862, West Orange population 3,168 and Rose City population 484. See all Orange County cities & populated places.

Orange County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Orange County.

City Name Population Title
Orange 17,832 Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
Vidor 10,310 City
Bridge City 7,862 City in Orange County, Texas, United States
Mauriceville 3,252 Census designated place in Texas, United States
West Orange 3,168 City in Orange County, Texas, USA
Rose City 484 City in Orange County, Texas, United States

Orange County has 6 neighbours.

  • Orange

Demographics

The population of Orange County increased by 1.26% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 81,837 - census
2011 82,341 0.61% estimation process
2012 82,887 0.66% estimation process
2013 82,811 -0.09% estimation process
2014 83,244 0.52% estimation process
2015 83,955 0.85% estimation process
2016 84,549 0.7% estimation process
2017 84,971 0.5% estimation process
2018 83,474 -1.79% estimation process
2019 83,396 -0.09% estimation process
2020 82,878 -0.63% estimation process

Comte d'Orange, Comté d'Orange, Orange

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  • Orange County , California county in California, United States with a population of 3,166,857 people.
  • Orange County , Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 1,404,396 people.
  • Orange County , New York The district of Orange County is situated in the U. S. New York state. The population was 372,813 as of the 2010 census. The seat of the county is Goshen. This county was first established in 1683 and reorganized in 1798 with its present limits. Orange County is part of the metropolitan statistical area of Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, which belongs to the broader New York-Newark-Bridgeport, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area. It is in the Hudson Valley Area's Mid-Hudson Portion of the state. Steve Neuhaus is the County Executive. with a population of 385,234 people.
  • Orange County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 149,077 people.
  • Orange County , Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 37,695 people.
  • Orange County , Vermont county in Vermont, United States with a population of 28,837 people.
  • Orange County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 19,651 people.

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