Port Aransas is a city located in Nueces County Texas. Port Aransas has a 2024 population of 3,619. Port Aransas is currently growing at a rate of 5.02% annually and its population has increased by 23.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,926 in 2020.
The average household income in Port Aransas is $139,548 with a poverty rate of 9.47%. The median age in Port Aransas is 53.5 years: 53.4 years for males, and 53.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Aransas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,767 | 88.09% |
| Two or more races | 295 | 9.39% |
| Other race | 41 | 1.31% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,500 | 2.09 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 739 | 2.54 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Non Family | 562 | 1.21 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Female | 165 | 2.95 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Male | 34 | 2.74 | 100 | 0 |
2.55
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
73.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 129 | 4.99% |
| Associates Degree | 151 | 5.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 634 | 24.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 326 | 12.6% |
| High School Graduate | 606 | 23.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.35% |
| Some College | 732 | 28.3% |
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 | 2,279 | 2,191 | 836 |
| 2+ Races | 212 | 212 | 118 |
| Hispanic | 84 | 75 | 62 |
| Other Race | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,321 | $58,780 | $55,402 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,703 | $88,897 | $96,875 |
| High School Graduate | $30,162 | $30,969 | $22,857 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,417 | $9,787 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,105 | $57,727 | $46,146 |
| Some College | $52,099 | $0 | $46,042 |
$52,105
Average Earnings
$57,727
Average Male
$46,146
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.53% of Port Aransas residents speak only English, while 3.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,702 | 198 | 7.33% |
| Multiple | 295 | 53 | 17.97% |
| Other | 41 | 41 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 15 | 10.95% |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 100% |
9.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.28%
Male Poverty Rate
8.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Aransas is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Aransas is White, with 7.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.62% |
| High School | 21.29% |
| Some College | 3.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 3.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,115 | $174,033 |
| Households | $88,311 | $139,548 |
| Married Families | $127,171 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,070 | $79,954 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.6%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
191
Number of Veterans
179
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 111 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 77 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 7.85% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
0%
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
59.57%
Born in Port Aransas
95.8%
Native Born
4.2%
Foreign Born
3.15%
Non Citizen
1.05%
Naturalized
95.8% of Port Aransas residents were born in the United States, with 59.57% having been born in Texas. 3.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,486 | 174 | 4.04% |
| 2028 | 4,312 | 173 | 4.18% |
| 2027 | 4,139 | 173 | 4.36% |
| 2026 | 3,966 | 174 | 4.59% |
| 2025 | 3,792 | 173 | 4.78% |
| 2024 | 3,619 | 173 | 5.02% |
| 2023 | 3,446 | 173 | 5.29% |
| 2022 | 3,273 | 181 | 5.85% |
| 2021 | 3,092 | 166 | 5.67% |
| 2020 | 2,926 | -1,336 | -31.35% |
| 2019 | 4,262 | 113 | 2.72% |
| 2018 | 4,149 | 22 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 4,127 | 53 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 4,074 | 103 | 2.59% |
| 2015 | 3,971 | 81 | 2.08% |
| 2014 | 3,890 | 94 | 2.48% |
| 2013 | 3,796 | 121 | 3.29% |
| 2012 | 3,675 | 105 | 2.94% |
| 2011 | 3,570 | 79 | 2.26% |
| 2010 | 3,491 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,370 | -1,116 | -24.88% |