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Orason, Texas

Census designated place in Cameron County, Texas · ZIP 78566

  • Cameron County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
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  • 697 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
  • 115Households
  • $71,386Median household income
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2010 to 2020−31.8%
801001201402010: 12920102020: 88202012988
Population of Orason at each census
CensusPopulation
2010129
202088

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 48, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 48, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Orason
Under $50k27.8%
$50k to $100k40%
$100k to $150k32.2%
$150k to $200k0%
$200k and over0%

Median household income $71,386 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 48, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Orason
Owner occupied
69 units
Renter occupied
46 units
Vacancy rate
0%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 48, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Orason compared with its county and state
Orason compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureOrasonCameron CountyTexas
Population697423,19229,640,343
Median household income$71,386$51,334$76,292
Median age19.532.435.5
Median home valueNot available$120,000$260,400
Bachelor’s degree or higher0.0%20.6%33.1%
Foreign-born residents4.6%22.7%17.2%
Owner-occupied homes60.0%65.2%62.6%
Mean commute to workNot available20.6 minutes26.7 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 48, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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