Orange, Texas

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Orange is a city located in Orange County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,643. It is the county seat of Orange County^GR6, and is situated in East Texas. Located on the Sabine River, it lies east of Beaumont. Founded in 1836, it is a deep-water port (to the Gulf of Mexico).

1 Historical development
2 Geography
3 Demographics
4 Famous people and community leaders
5 External links

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Historical development

The harbor leading into the Port of Orange was dredged in 1914 to accommodate large ships. Ship building during World War I contributed to the growth in population and economy. The Great Depression affected the city negatively, and it was not until World War II that the local economy was boosted again. A U.S. Naval Station was installed and additional housing was provided for thousands of defense workers and servicemen and their families. The population increased to just over 60,000 residents. After the war, the peace-time population decreased to stabilize at about 25,000. Chemical plants would soon add to the local economy, and currently, are the leading source of revenue to the area. The U.S. Naval Station would eventualy close in December, 1975.

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Geography

Orange is located at 30°6'33" North, 93°45'33" West (30.109217, -93.759133)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 53.8 km² (20.8 mi²). 52.0 km² (20.1 mi²) of it is land and 1.8 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.32% water.

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Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 18,643 people, 7,310 households, and 5,021 families residing in the city. The population density is 358.5/km² (928.5/mi²). There are 8,364 housing units at an average density of 160.8/km² (416.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 60.59% White, 35.36% African American, 0.38% Native American, 1.17% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 1.08% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. 3.62% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 7,310 households out of which 31.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% are married couples living together, 18.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% are non-families. 28.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.47 and the average family size is 3.01.

In the city the population is spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $29,519, and the median income for a family is $37,473. Males have a median income of $37,238 versus $21,445 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,535. 22.9% of the population and 20.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 34.0% of those under the age of 18 and 16.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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