Ore City is a city located in Upshur County Texas. Ore City has a 2024 population of 1,195. Ore City is currently growing at a rate of 1.7% annually and its population has increased by 7.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,114 in 2020.
The average household income in Ore City is $54,983 with a poverty rate of 20.48%. The median age in Ore City is 35 years: 35.3 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ore City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 739 | 79.55% |
| Two or more races | 101 | 10.87% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 6.57% |
| Other race | 28 | 3.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 313 | 2.97 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Married | 154 | 3.55 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Non Family | 71 | 1.07 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Female | 57 | 3.67 | 24.6 | 75.4 |
| Male | 31 | 3.13 | 29 | 71 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
65.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 20.1% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 10.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28 | 4.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 0.52% |
| High School Graduate | 178 | 30.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 5.84% |
| Some College | 162 | 27.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 391 | 311 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 100 | 63 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 21 | 0 |
| Black | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| Other Race | 18 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,179 | $0 | $40,455 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $15,781 | $40,125 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $39,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,458 | $40,192 | $22,917 |
| Some College | $37,589 | $73,750 | $27,417 |
$26,458
Average Earnings
$40,192
Average Male
$22,917
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.07% of Ore City residents speak only English, while 16.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 560 | 109 | 19.46% |
| Multiple | 101 | 44 | 43.56% |
| Black | 61 | 36 | 59.02% |
20.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.15%
Male Poverty Rate
24.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ore City is Black, with 59.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ore City is White, with 19.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.49% |
| Some College | 20.27% |
| High School | 12.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 13.98% |
| Male Employed | 9.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,417 | $60,113 |
| Households | $41,339 | $54,983 |
| Married Families | $77,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,417 | $29,030 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
53.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
19
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 2.12% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 12.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
73.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.73%
Born in Ore City
93.11%
Native Born
6.89%
Foreign Born
6.89%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
93.11% of Ore City residents were born in the United States, with 80.73% having been born in Texas. 6.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,296 | 20 | 1.57% |
| 2028 | 1,276 | 20 | 1.59% |
| 2027 | 1,256 | 21 | 1.7% |
| 2026 | 1,235 | 20 | 1.65% |
| 2025 | 1,215 | 20 | 1.67% |
| 2024 | 1,195 | 20 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 1,175 | 21 | 1.82% |
| 2022 | 1,154 | 17 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 1,137 | 23 | 2.06% |
| 2020 | 1,114 | -121 | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 1,235 | 13 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 1,222 | 7 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 1,215 | 16 | 1.33% |
| 2016 | 1,199 | 16 | 1.35% |
| 2015 | 1,183 | 13 | 1.11% |
| 2014 | 1,170 | 18 | 1.56% |
| 2013 | 1,152 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 1,157 | 5 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 1,152 | 10 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 1,142 | 0 | 0% |