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Orason, Texas
Orason, Texas is located in Texas
Orason, Texas
Orason, Texas
Location in Texas
Country United States
State Texas
County Cameron
Area
 • Total 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2)
 • Land 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2)
Elevation
18 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 88
 • Density 391/sq mi (150.9/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 48-54186

Orason is a small community in Cameron County, Texas. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area the government counts for population, but it's not an officially organized town. In 2010, about 129 people lived in Orason. By 2020, the population was 88. Orason is part of the larger BrownsvilleHarlingen metropolitan area.

Location and Area

Orason is located in the middle of Cameron County. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Los Fresnos. It is also about 15 miles (24 km) north of downtown Brownsville. The community of Chula Vista is right next to Orason on its eastern side.

The United States Census Bureau says that Orason covers a total area of 0.85 square kilometers (0.33 square miles). All of this area is land.

Population and People

Orason first appeared as its own census-designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. Before that, it was part of a larger area called Chula Vista-Orason. That larger area was then split into two separate CDPs: Orason and Chula Vista.

How Many People Live Here?

The population of Orason has changed over time.

  • In 2010, the population was 129 people.
  • In 2020, the population was 88 people.

Who Lives in Orason?

The 2020 census showed how different groups of people make up Orason's population.

  • Most people in Orason are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, about 79.55% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
  • About 17.05% of the population was White (not Hispanic or Latino).
  • A small number of people were Black or African American (1.14%).
  • About 2.27% of the population identified as Mixed Race or Multi-Racial.

See also

Learn more about Orason in Spanish! In Spanish: Orason (Texas) para niños

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