Geography of Orange County
Orange County sits at roughly 30.12° N and 93.89° W in the East Texas region of Texas, spanning 356 square miles of terrain that includes the landscape characteristic of the area — from open ranchland and farmland to small-town main streets. The county's centroid is near Orange, and the county shares boundaries with 4 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 86,266 residents across 356 square miles, Orange County has a population density of about 242.3 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Orange
Orange serves as the seat of government for Orange County. The county courthouse, commissioners court, district clerk, and primary public records are located here. As with all 254 Texas counties, the county seat is the anchor of civic life and the principal address for elections, permits, and court filings.
History & name origin
Orange County was established in 1852 and was named for An orange grove planted by early settlers at the mouth of the Sabine River. It was carved from territory previously part of Jefferson County.
Orange County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Orange County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
Where is Orange County, Texas located?+
Orange County is located in the East Texas region of Texas at approximately 30.121° N, 93.894° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48361. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Orange County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Orange County in square miles?+
Orange County covers approximately 356 square miles of land in the East Texas region — a compact county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 245th out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Orange County, Texas?+
Orange County has a population of approximately 86,266 residents. With 356 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 242.3 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Orange County the 48th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Orange County?+
Orange is the county seat of Orange County, Texas, which was organized in 1852 and named for An orange grove planted by early settlers at the mouth of the Sabine River. Orange County was originally carved out of Jefferson County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Orange County are located in Orange.
Which Texas counties border Orange County?+
Orange County shares borders with Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, and Newton counties. These 4 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the East Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Orange County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Orange County is available from the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page. The printable layout uses authentic U.S. Census TIGER boundary geometry for Orange County, includes a Texas locator inset, and is sized for standard 8.5" × 11" Letter paper. For interactive use, the live Leaflet map on this page supports OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, Esri topographic, and Carto light basemaps with zoom, scale bar, and fullscreen.
What is the FIPS code for Orange County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Orange County is 48361, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 361. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.