Port Arthur is a city located in Jefferson County Texas. Port Arthur has a 2024 population of 55,395. Port Arthur is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 56,002 in 2020.
The average household income in Port Arthur is $63,100 with a poverty rate of 26.7%. The median age in Port Arthur is 33.7 years: 32.4 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Arthur was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23,637 | 42.29% |
| White | 17,239 | 30.84% |
| Two or more races | 7,453 | 13.33% |
| Other race | 3,567 | 6.38% |
| Asian | 3,444 | 6.16% |
| Native American | 465 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 92 | 0.16% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,364 | 2.71 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Married | 7,379 | 3.64 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Non Family | 7,178 | 1.12 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Female | 4,666 | 3.52 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Male | 1,141 | 3.37 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
57.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,753 | 10.83% |
| Associates Degree | 2,719 | 7.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,654 | 7.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,301 | 3.76% |
| High School Graduate | 12,407 | 35.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,170 | 12.04% |
| Some College | 7,635 | 22.04% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 14,817 | 13,054 | 1,449 |
| Hispanic | 10,098 | 5,584 | 617 |
| White | 7,133 | 6,390 | 1,218 |
| 2+ Races | 3,831 | 2,291 | 174 |
| Asian | 2,316 | 1,457 | 628 |
| Other Race | 2,069 | 1,325 | 231 |
| Native American | 218 | 136 | 33 |
| Islander | 35 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.58%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 27.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,131 | $63,608 | $47,684 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,766 | $107,959 | $57,660 |
| High School Graduate | $33,443 | $41,256 | $23,618 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,729 | $42,161 | $20,325 |
| Overall | $39,068 | $46,008 | $31,778 |
| Some College | $41,548 | $55,597 | $36,339 |
$39,068
Average Earnings
$46,008
Average Male
$31,778
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.79% of Port Arthur residents speak only English, while 35.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 23,103 | 7,652 | 33.12% |
| Hispanic | 18,891 | 4,445 | 23.53% |
| Multiple | 7,435 | 1,752 | 23.56% |
| White | 9,005 | 1,529 | 16.98% |
| Other | 3,533 | 976 | 27.63% |
| Asian | 3,424 | 867 | 25.32% |
| Native | 465 | 51 | 10.97% |
26.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.83%
Male Poverty Rate
29.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Arthur is Black, with 33.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Arthur is Native, with 10.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.98% |
| High School | 22.54% |
| Some College | 20.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.04% |
| Female Employed | 14.64% |
| Male Employed | 8.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,032 | $74,833 |
| Households | $45,357 | $63,100 |
| Married Families | $77,693 | $102,654 |
| Non Families | $27,439 | $39,357 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,941
Number of Veterans
1,845
Male Veterans
96
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 711 |
| First Gulf War | 491 |
| Second Gulf War | 323 |
| Korea | 70 |
| World War II | 32 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 508 |
| 75+ | 504 |
| 35 to 54 | 455 |
| 55 to 64 | 315 |
| 18 to 34 | 159 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,109 | 6.54% |
| White | 694 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 1.07% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 1.04% |
| Other Race | 46 | 1.86% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 14 | 4.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
8%
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
62.5%
Born in Port Arthur
79.49%
Native Born
20.51%
Foreign Born
13.34%
Non Citizen
7.17%
Naturalized
79.49% of Port Arthur residents were born in the United States, with 62.5% having been born in Texas. 13.34% 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 | 54,637 | -151 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 54,788 | -152 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 54,940 | -152 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 55,092 | -151 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 55,243 | -152 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 55,395 | -152 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 55,547 | -67 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 55,614 | -562 | -1% |
| 2021 | 56,176 | 174 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 56,002 | 2,056 | 3.81% |
| 2019 | 53,946 | -739 | -1.35% |
| 2018 | 54,685 | -709 | -1.28% |
| 2017 | 55,394 | -152 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 55,546 | 173 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 55,373 | 846 | 1.55% |
| 2014 | 54,527 | -193 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 54,720 | 157 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 54,563 | -343 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 54,906 | 406 | 0.74% |
| 2010 | 54,500 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 57,755 | -969 | -1.65% |
| 1990 | 58,724 | -2,527 | -4.13% |
| 1980 | 61,251 | 3,880 | 6.76% |
| 1970 | 57,371 | -9,395 | -14.07% |
| 1960 | 66,766 | 9,236 | 16.05% |
| 1950 | 57,530 | 11,390 | 24.69% |
| 1940 | 46,140 | -4,762 | -9.36% |
| 1930 | 50,902 | 28,651 | 128.76% |
| 1920 | 22,251 | 14,588 | 190.37% |
| 1910 | 7,663 | -46,974 | -85.97% |