West Orange, Texas

West Orange, Texas
City
Location of West Orange in Texas
Location of West Orange in Texas
Location of West Orange in Orange County, Texas
Location of West Orange in Orange County, Texas
Coordinates: 30°04′44″N 93°45′13″W / 30.07889°N 93.75361°W / 30.07889; -93.75361
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyOrange
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.42 sq mi (8.86 km2)
 • Land3.40 sq mi (8.81 km2)
 • Water0.019 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
[2]
10 ft (3.0 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,459
 • Density947.7/sq mi (365.91/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
77630
Area code409
FIPS code48-77752[3]
GNIS feature ID2412225[2]
Websitewww.cityofwestorange.com

West Orange is a city in Orange County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,459 at the 2020 census, an increase over the figure of 3,443 tabulated in 2010. It is part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2), of which 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) (0.95%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19604,848—
19704,820−0.6%
19804,610−4.4%
19904,187−9.2%
20004,111−1.8%
20103,443−16.2%
20203,4590.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, West Orange had a population of 3,459, and the median age was 39.9 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 18.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 96.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 95.3 males age 18 and over.[5]

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[6]

There were 1,427 households in West Orange, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 39.8% were married-couple households, 22.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 30.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5]

There were 1,654 housing units, of which 13.7% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 12.8%.[5]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[7]
Race Number Percent
White 2,365 68.4%
Black or African American 445 12.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 38 1.1%
Asian 41 1.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 283 8.2%
Two or more races 287 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 575 16.6%

2000 census

As of the 2000 census,[3] there were 4,111 people, 1,672 households, and 1,183 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,297.5 inhabitants per square mile (501.0/km2). There were 1,876 housing units at an average density of 592.1 per square mile (228.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.92% White, 1.85% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 2.38% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.77% of the population.

There were 1,672 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.92.

In West Orange, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,224, and the median income for a family was $40,167. Males had a median income of $35,225 versus $19,286 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,850. About 11.2% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

West Orange is served by two school districts. Areas east of State Highway 87 are part of the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District and areas to the west of State Highway 87 are part of the Bridge City Independent School District.

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Orange, Texas
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  6. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  7. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
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