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Vidor, TX
City in Orange County, Texas.
Population
9,708
Land area
12sq mi
People per sq mi
808
ZIP codes
0
Vidor and its ZIP codes
Vidor at a glance
- Vidor is about 7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 272nd most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $62,192 a year, 21% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,400 (54% below Texas) and median rent is $820 a month.
Local data for Vidor, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vidor, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,192
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$131,400
Median rent
$820/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.6%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,783), German Americans (1,448), Mexican Americans (995).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Vidor.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,812
25,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,912
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$518M
FY 2026, $6,102 per person
How people get to work
Vidor, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vidor, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
249
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11,071
29.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 43°F
65.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vidor, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Vidor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rose CityCity | 4 mi | 1.5 |
| Pine ForestCity | 4.2 mi | 2.8 |
| MauricevilleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 8.4 |
| Central GardensCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| BeaumontCity | 11 mi | 82.1 |
| Bridge CityCity | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| Port NechesCity | 12 mi | 8.6 |
| NederlandCity | 12 mi | 5.7 |
| PinehurstCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Beauxart GardensCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Rose Hill AcresCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| OrangeCity | 13 mi | 21.3 |
| GrovesCity | 14 mi | 5.2 |
| West OrangeCity | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| Little CypressCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| EvadaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 16.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vidor, TX in?
- Vidor is in Orange County, Texas.
- What is the population of Vidor, TX?
- About 9,708 people live in Vidor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vidor?
- Nearby places include Rose City (4 mi), Pine Forest (4.2 mi), Mauriceville (8.5 mi), Central Gardens (10 mi), Beaumont (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023