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HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT The harbor leading into the Port of Orange was dredged in 1914 to accommodate large ships. Ship building during World War I contributed to the growth in population and economy. The Great Depression affected the city negatively, and it was not until World War II that the local economy was boosted again. A U.S. Naval Station was installed and additional housing was provided for thousands of defense workers and servicemen and their families. The population increased to just over 60,000 residents. After the war, the peace-time population decreased to stabilize at about 25,000. Chemical plants would soon add to the local economy, and currently, are the leading source of revenue to the area. The U.S. Naval Station would eventualy close in December, 1975 . GEOGRAPHY Orange is located at 30°6'33" North, 93°45'33" West (30.109217, -93.759133). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 53.8 Km&2 (20.8 Mi&2 ). 52.0 km&2 (20.1 mi&2) of it is land and 1.8 km&2 (0.7 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 3.32% water. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000 , there were 18,643 people, 7,310 households, and 5,021 families residing in the city. The Population Density was 358.5/km&2 (928.5/mi&2). There were 8,364 housing units at an average density of 160.8/km&2 (416.6/mi&2). The racial makeup of the city was 60.59% White , 35.36% African American , 0.38% Native American , 1.17% Asian , 0.08% Pacific Islander , 1.08% from Other Races , and 1.35% from two or more races. 3.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 7,310 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were Married Couples living together, 18.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.01. In the city the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $29,519, and the median income for a family was $37,473. Males had a median income of $37,238 versus $21,445 for females. The Per Capita Income for the city was $16,535. 22.9% of the population and 20.5% of families were below the Poverty Line . 34.0% of those under the age of 18 and 16.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS The City of Orange boasts an array of first class attractions. Leading these cultural meccas is the Stark Museum Of Art , a two-story building which houses a most valuable and extensive collection of 19th and 20th Century American Western art and artifacts. The 19th Century collection features the work of early frontier artists such as Paul Kane , Albert Bierstadt , Thomas Moran and John Mix Stanley . In addition, works by artist/naturalist John James Audubon . Down the street the Lutcher Theatre for the Performing Arts brings an array of exciting and world class events to Orange each year in a comfortable, state-of-the-art 1,500 seat venue. The W.H. Stark House is a careful restoration of an 1894 Victorian home, typical of a wealthy Southeast Texas family. The 15-room, three-storied structure with its many gables, galleries, and distinctive windowed turret, shows the influence of several architectural styles. The First Presbyterian Church on Green Avenue uniquely captures the classic Greek Revival architecture. Completed in 1912, it was the first air-conditioned public building west of the Mississippi River and its dome is the only opalescent glass dome in the United States. Many of the first class attractions within the City of Orange have been recognized by the Texas Historical Commission , which has placed numerous historical markers throughout the city. TRANSPORTATION Orange is served by Interstate 10 , as well as a deep-water Seaport . Commercial aviation service is located at nearby Southeast Texas Regional Airport , and general aviation service is provided by Orange County Airport . Orange has the distinction of having Exit 880 on Interstate 10 within its city limits, which is the highest numbered Exit and Mile Marker on an interstate highway or freeway in North America . FAMOUS PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY LEADERS
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