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Orange Grove, TX
City in Jim Wells County, Texas.
Population
1,089
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,006
ZIP codes
0
Orange Grove and its ZIP codes
Orange Grove at a glance
- Orange Grove is about 8.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,779, 43% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,300 (57% below Texas) and median rent is $686 a month.
Local data for Orange Grove, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Orange Grove, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,779
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$123,300
Median rent
$686/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
34.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (631), German Americans (70), Irish Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jim Wells County. PPP loans are for Orange Grove.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,616
14,627 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,073
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$243M
FY 2026, $6,253 per person
How people get to work
Orange Grove, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled20.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 34.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Orange Grove, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
529
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
377
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 45°F
27.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Orange Grove, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.8%
U.S. 11.1% +10.7 pts
Cities near Orange Grove
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| K-Bar RanchCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3.4 |
| WestdaleCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 4 |
| South La PalomaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.1 |
| SandiaCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1 |
| AlfredCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.2 |
| Sandy Hollow-EscondidasCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 7.9 |
| Lake CityTown | 9.2 mi | 0.7 |
| San PatricioCity | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| Owl RanchCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Edgewater EstatesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Paisano ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| AmargosaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Rancho BanqueteCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| LakesideTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| MathisCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| Agua DulceCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orange Grove, TX in?
- Orange Grove is in Jim Wells County, Texas.
- What is the population of Orange Grove, TX?
- About 1,089 people live in Orange Grove, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orange Grove?
- Nearby places include K-Bar Ranch (2.8 mi), Westdale (3.3 mi), South La Paloma (4.6 mi), Sandia (6 mi), Alfred (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023