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 174 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.
County Snapshot
Orange County at a glance
Orange County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
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OrangePopulation 17,832
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.1213,-93.8939 |
| Named for | orange |
| Capital | Orange |
| Establishment | January 05, 1852 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:04:46 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 84 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.26% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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
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The largest city of Orange County is Orange with a population of 17,832. Other cities include, Vidor population 10,310, 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 |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Orange County
Official Website- 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 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- 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. 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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|---|---|---|
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| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
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| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
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| Montopolis | 912,791 | This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas. |
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