West Orange, TX Demographics

A map of West Orange's Population by Race

West Orange, Texas has an estimated population of 3,420, a slight decrease from the 3,459 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.2% White, 16.2% Black, 12.0% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Orange, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Orange has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Orange, that probability was 53.4% in 2020 and 49.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Orange is ranked the 535th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Orange was ranked the 520th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Orange's White Population

2,333 residents of West Orange, or 68.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Orange is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. West Orange ranks 695th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Orange's White population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of West Orange's population has increased from 64.9% to 68.2%.

West Orange is more White than neighboring Pinehurst (66.4% White), and Orange (55.4% White). West Orange is less White than neighboring Bridge City (75.3% White), Little Cypress (90.5% White), and Forest Heights (96.2% White).

West Orange's Black Population

553 residents of West Orange, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Orange is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. West Orange ranks 274th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Orange's Black population has grown by an estimated 27.1%. Black residents' share of West Orange's population has increased from 12.6% to 16.2%.

West Orange is more Black than neighboring Bridge City (0% Black), Little Cypress (5.2% Black), and Forest Heights (1.2% Black). West Orange is less Black than neighboring Pinehurst (17.3% Black), and Orange (27.3% Black).

West Orange's Asian Population

16 residents of West Orange, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Orange is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. West Orange ranks 399th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Orange's Asian population has declined by an estimated 61.0%. Asian residents' share of West Orange's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.5%.

West Orange is more Asian than neighboring Pinehurst (0.3% Asian), Little Cypress (0% Asian), and Forest Heights (0.3% Asian). West Orange is less Asian than neighboring Orange (0.7% Asian), and Bridge City (2.2% Asian).

West Orange's Hispanic Population

411 residents of West Orange, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Orange is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Orange ranks 1277th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Orange's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.5%. Hispanic residents' share of West Orange's population has decreased from 16.6% to 12.0%.

West Orange is more Hispanic than neighboring Orange (9.2% Hispanic), Little Cypress (2.8% Hispanic), and Forest Heights (0.8% Hispanic). West Orange is less Hispanic than neighboring Pinehurst (14.5% Hispanic), and Bridge City (17.5% Hispanic).

West Orange's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of West Orange, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Orange is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Orange ranks 871st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Orange's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Orange's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

West Orange is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pinehurst (0.1% Native American/Other), Bridge City (0.1% Native American/Other), and Little Cypress (0% Native American/Other). West Orange is less Native American/Other than neighboring Orange (0.5% Native American/Other), and Forest Heights (0.5% Native American/Other).

West Orange's Multiracial Population

95 residents of West Orange, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Orange is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Orange ranks 536th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Orange's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.6%. Multiracial residents' share of West Orange's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.8%.

West Orange is more Multiracial than neighboring Pinehurst (1.5% Multiracial), Little Cypress (1.4% Multiracial), and Forest Heights (0.9% Multiracial). West Orange is less Multiracial than neighboring Orange (6.9% Multiracial), and Bridge City (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.