Geography of Orange County
Orange County has grown into a suburban county, with about 86,266 people living across 356 square miles. Subdivisions, commuter corridors and remaining farmland sit side by side here.
It lies in the East Texas region at about 30.12° N, 93.89° W and is one of the 25 smallest counties in Texas (245th of 254 by area). It is a border county, touching Louisiana. Orange County shares boundaries with 4 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Beaumont (about 14 miles away in a straight line) and Houston (about 92 miles).
East Texas is the state's forested corner — the Piney Woods, red-clay hills, lakes and river bottoms that have more in common with the Deep South than with the open West. Timber, poultry, oil and gas, and growing retirement and lake communities shape its economy.
For a broader view of how Orange County fits within the state, download our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF — a printable, high-resolution reference showing all 254 Texas counties labeled with their county seats.
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 is the county seat of Orange County, sharing its name with the county itself. This is where the county courthouse stands and where residents go for property records, vehicle registration, marriage licenses, court cases and voter services handled by the county clerk, district clerk and tax assessor-collector. As the county has grown, some offices have added annex locations closer to newer suburbs.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Orange County map on this page to save a letter-size PDF of the county boundary, neighboring counties and incorporated places, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 boundary files. The "Official TxDOT road map" button downloads the Texas Department of Transportation county road mapbook for Orange County. Both files are stored on this site and download directly. Our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF shows all 254 counties on one sheet.
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.