Moving to Mauriceville, Texas

Mauriceville, Texas is a small rural town located in Orange County, Texas. The town is situated on the Sabine River and has a population of about 1,000 people. It is a part of the Beaumont-Port Arthur Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The area was originally settled by French immigrants in the early 1800s and was named after Maurice LeBlanc, one of the original settlers. The town was incorporated in 1873 and has remained relatively unchanged since then.

Mauriceville is known for its rural charm and small-town feel. The main street of town is lined with historical buildings and homes that have been preserved since the town’s founding. There are several churches throughout the town that host weekly services as well as various community events throughout the year such as festivals, parades, and more.

The local economy consists primarily of farming and ranching activities, with some light industry located in nearby cities such as Beaumont or Port Arthur. Much of the land surrounding Mauriceville is used for agricultural purposes such as raising cattle or growing crops like corn and cotton.

One of Mauriceville’s most popular attractions is its annual fair which takes place each spring at the local fairgrounds. This event features carnival rides, live music, food vendors, craft booths, livestock shows, rodeo events, tractor pulls and much more! There are also several other events held throughout the year including an annual barbecue cook-off competition in October which draws large crowds from not only Texas but from all over the country!

In addition to its many attractions, Mauriceville also has a great school system with two elementary schools (Mauriceville Elementary School & Little Cypress Elementary School) as well as Little Cypress Junior High School & Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School which serve grades K-12 respectively.

Overall, Mauriceville offers a unique small-town atmosphere to those looking to escape from big city life while still being close enough to enjoy all that Southeast Texas has to offer! With its charming atmosphere and friendly locals it’s easy to see why this little town continues to thrive after so many years.

Population: 2,743
Males: 1,422 (51.8%), Females: 1,321 (48.2%)

Orange County

Demographics

Median resident age: 32.5 years
Median household income: $52,500
Median house value: $91,700

Population by Race

Races in Mauriceville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (92.6%)
  • Hispanic (5.9%)
  • Other race (2.5%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: United States (17.8%), French (10.2%), Irish (9.2%), French Canadian (5.2%), Italian (4.9%), English (4.6%).

Land area: 8.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Mauriceville

  • High school or higher: 83.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Mauriceville CDP

  • Never married: 16.7%
  • Now married: 69.4%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 3.4%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

3.1% Foreign born (3.1% Latin America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Mauriceville:

  • MEMORIAL HERMAN BAPTIST HOSP ORANGE (about 12 miles; ORANGE, TX)
  • MEMORIAL HERMANN BAPTIST HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; BEAUMONT, TX)
  • DOCTORS HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; GROVES, TX)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Mauriceville:

  • SOUTHEAST TEXAS REGIONAL (about 21 miles; BEAUMONT/PORT ARTHUR, TX; Abbreviation: BPT)
  • LAKE CHARLES REGIONAL (about 46 miles; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Abbreviation: LCH)
  • CHENNAULT INTL (about 52 miles; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Abbreviation: CWF)

Other public-use airports nearest to Mauriceville:

  • ORANGE COUNTY (about 12 miles; ORANGE, TX; Abbreviation: ORG)
  • BEAUMONT MUNI (about 25 miles; BEAUMONT, TX; Abbreviation: BMT)
  • HAWTHORNE FIELD (about 28 miles; KOUNTZE/SILSBEE, TX; Abbreviation: 45R)

Amtrak station near Mauriceville:

  • 20 miles: BEAUMONT (2555 W. CEDAR ST.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mauriceville:

  • LAMAR UNIVERSITY-BEAUMONT (about 22 miles; BEAUMONT, TX; Full-time enrollment: 8,888)
  • MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 38 miles; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Full-time enrollment: 6,460)
  • LEE COLLEGE (about 81 miles; BAYTOWN, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,099)
  • SAN JACINTO COLLEGE-NORTH CAMPUS (about 94 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,819)
  • SAN JACINTO COLLEGE-CENTRAL CAMPUS (about 97 miles; PASADENA, TX; Full-time enrollment: 6,102)
  • UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE (about 97 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,735)
  • ANGELINA COLLEGE (about 99 miles; LUFKIN, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,773)