Ore City, Texas
Ore City: City in Texas, United States
About
Ore City is a city located in the county of Upshur in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,144 and a population density of 202 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 1,228 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ore City
| Population : | 1,228 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Upshur County |
| Postal code : | 75683 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 903 |
| Area : | 5.65 km2 |
| Altitude : | 328 feet / 100 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:05:58 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 217 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 6.84% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Ore City is located at 32°48'1"N 94°43'15"W (32.8001400, -94.7207600).
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Demographics
The population of Ore City increased by 6.84% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,144 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,152 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,156 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,149 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,166 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,180 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,195 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,209 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,215 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,228 | 1.06% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,227 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 4,720 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,339 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 4,714 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 28.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.7% |
| White only, percent : | 47.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 47.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 46.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 335 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
Ore City zip code is 75683.
County name: Upshur, County
fips: 48459
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $246,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,077 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $445 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $726 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,070 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 21.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.9% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,721 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 19,165 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $3,947 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,847 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,956 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 551 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 389 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 142 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 215 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 329 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 93 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 444 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 203.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 23.13 |
People born in Ore City (2)
People born in Ore City, including Player of football Chad Stanley, astronomer Walter McAfee, .
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Schools in Ore City
College & universities near Ore City, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226231 | LeTourneau University | Longview (TX) | 75602 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ore City, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVW | Longview | 905 Pacific Ave. | RAIL |
| MHL | Marshall | 800 North Washington Street - suite 2 | RAIL |
| MIN | Mineola | 115 East Front St. | RAIL |
| TYL | Tyler, TX | 303 North Bois D'Arc Street | BUS |
| TXA | Texarkana | 100 East Front Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Ore City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ore City Post Office | Ore City (TX) | 75683 |
Other cities in Upshur County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Upshur County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gilmer | 5,188 | City in Texas |
| Big Sandy | 1,412 | Town of the United States |
| East Mountain | 878 | City in Upshur County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Ore City distances to largest Texas cities
