DEMOGRAPHIC: Greater Orange County area
Our location is strategic for reaching residents of the greater Orange County area, particularly Bridge City, Orangefield and beyond. It's a healthy, mobile demographic experiencing increased growth. Texas 87-73 is also a preferred route for mid and south Jefferson County motorists connecting to IH-10 east through Bridge City.
Bridge City Profile
Bridge City, in southern Orange County, is centrally located on State Highway 87/73 in the Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area of Orange, Port Arthur and Beaumont (The Golden Triangle) with major highway connections to Interstate-10, Hwy 62, FM 105, FM 408 and FM 1006 (refinery – Chemical Row) and is intersected by FM 1442.
Bridge City is considered a “bedroom community” where residents may work in another city/county but live, pay taxes and spend most of their income in their city. Area residents find ample job opportunities in the industrial, medical, schools and government fields.
Source: City of Bridge City
Orange County, Texas
The total population of Orange County is 85,192. The median age is 37. Orange County has a labor force of 39,611 people, with a job growth rate of 0.95% since 2015. 21.74% of the population has a college degree. White Collar workers represent 52% of the population while Blue Collar workers represent 47%.
Source: Orange County EDC