The population of Ora City, Texas, is estimated to be 1,108 as of the 2020 census. The city has a total area of 2.3 square miles (5.7 square kilometers) and is located in the state of Texas. The population of the city was approximately 385 in the early 1950s. By 1976, the population had increased to over 900. There were 34 businesses in Ora City. The population is a mixed demographic.
The city is situated in the Longview metro area and is 320 feet above sea level. The surrounding cities include Lone Star, Avinger, Gilmer, Hughes Springs, Bettie, and East Mountain. The population of Ore City is diverse and the diversity of its residents is reflected in the diversity of its ethnic composition. A typical family size in Ora City is 2.77 people, while the population density is 1.98 per square mile.
Ore City's racial makeup reflects the diversity of its residents. Eighty percent are white, six percent are black, and four percent are two or more races. A few residents of Ore City identify as American Indian or Hispanic. Twenty-six percent of the city's population is below the federal poverty line. Twenty-nine percent of families live below the poverty line, while 50.5% are employed.