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West Orange, TX

City in Orange County, Texas.

Population

3,420

Land area

3.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,006

ZIP codes

0

West Orange and its ZIP codes

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West Orange at a glance

  • West Orange is about 8.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $60,323, 23% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,700 (61% below Texas) and median rent is $1,407 a month.

Local data for West Orange, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

West Orange, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$60,323

Poverty rate

22.9%

Median home value

$110,700

Median rent

$1,407/mo

Homeownership

74.8%

Bachelor's or higher

15.1%

Median age

30.2

Average commute

19.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (432), French Americans (299), Mexican Americans (249).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for West Orange.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Sep 2026, -0.1 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

Orange County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

West Orange, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.8%
  • Carpooled13.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

West Orange, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

90° / 40°F

64.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in West Orange, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.8%

U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts

Diabetes

15.0%

U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts

Smoking

17.6%

U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.2%

U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts

Cities near West Orange

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PinehurstCity2.3 mi1.7
OrangeCity4.6 mi21.3
Bridge CityCity6.1 mi6.4
Little CypressCensus-designated place6.8 mi3.8
Forest HeightsCensus-designated place11 mi2.8
MauricevilleCensus-designated place12 mi8.4
Port NechesCity12 mi8.6
GrovesCity13 mi5.2
Vinton, LATown13 mi5.1
VidorCity14 mi12
DeweyvilleCensus-designated place15 mi11.2
NederlandCity17 mi5.7
Starks, LACensus-designated place17 mi3.4
Central GardensCensus-designated place17 mi2.5
Rose CityCity17 mi1.5
Port ArthurCity18 mi75.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is West Orange, TX in?
West Orange is in Orange County, Texas.
What is the population of West Orange, TX?
About 3,420 people live in West Orange, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near West Orange?
Nearby places include Pinehurst (2.3 mi), Orange (4.6 mi), Bridge City (6.1 mi), Little Cypress (6.8 mi), Forest Heights (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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