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Orason, TX
Census-designated place in Cameron County, Texas.
Population
424
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,285
ZIP codes
0
Orason and its ZIP codes
Orason at a glance
- Orason is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cameron County. PPP loans are for Orason.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,042
154,673 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,990
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.9B
FY 2026, $6,785 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Orason, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
851
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
12,201
9.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 52°F
28.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Orason, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
34.6%
U.S. 11.1% +23.5 pts
Cities near Orason
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Chula VistaCensus-designated place | 0.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Del Mar HeightsCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Los FresnosCity | 3.4 mi | 4.4 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 3.4 mi | 133.4 |
| Indian LakeTown | 3.7 mi | 0.2 |
| LaurelesCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 4.8 |
| BayviewTown | 5.2 mi | 3.9 |
| OlmitoCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Rancho ViejoTown | 7.1 mi | 2.1 |
| Cameron ParkCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Green Valley FarmsCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 3.9 |
| Laguna VistaTown | 9.2 mi | 4.8 |
| La Tina RanchCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 7 |
| Arroyo GardensCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.9 |
| LozanoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| LagoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orason, TX in?
- Orason is in Cameron County, Texas.
- What is the population of Orason, TX?
- About 424 people live in Orason, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orason?
- Nearby places include Chula Vista (0.4 mi), Del Mar Heights (1.8 mi), Los Fresnos (3.4 mi), Brownsville (3.4 mi), Indian Lake (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023