Port Arthur, TX

Census Place

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2021 Population
55,757
1.92% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
34.5
1.47% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
25.8%
3.47% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$42,933
13.6% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$80,200
16.7% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
20,518
3.54% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Port Arthur, TX had a population of 55.8k people with a median age of 34.5 and a median household income of $42,933. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Port Arthur, TX grew from 54,705 to 55,757, a 1.92% increase and its median household income grew from $37,794 to $42,933, a 13.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Port Arthur, TX are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (42.6%), White (Hispanic) (18%), White (Non-Hispanic) (17.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.32%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.52%).

None of the households in Port Arthur, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.8% of the residents in Port Arthur, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Port Arthur, TX are Lamar State College-Port Arthur (527 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Port Arthur, TX was $80,200, and the homeownership rate was 57.1%.

Most people in Port Arthur, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Port Arthur, TX was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Port Arthur, TX is home to a population of 55.8k people, from which 86.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 20.3% of Port Arthur, TX residents were born outside of the country (11.3k people).

In 2021, there were 2.37 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.7k people) in Port Arthur, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10k White (Hispanic) and 9.8k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

86.8%
2021 Citizenship
86.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 86.8% of Port Arthur, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Port Arthur, TX was 86.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Port Arthur, TX
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    23.7k ± 1.19k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    10k ± 1.17k
  3. White (Non-Hispanic)
    9.8k ± 1.04k
32.2%
Hispanic Population
17.9k people

In 2021, there were 2.37 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.7k people) in Port Arthur, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10k White (Hispanic) and 9.8k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

32.2% of the people in Port Arthur, TX are hispanic (17.9k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
  2. India
    290,669 ± 13,170 people
  3. El Salvador
    220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

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Foreign-Born Population

20.3%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
11.3k people
20%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
11k people

As of 2021, 20.3% of Port Arthur, TX residents (11.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Port Arthur, TX was 20%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    846 ± 194
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    361 ± 152
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    347 ± 146

Port Arthur, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.34 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Port Arthur, TX employs 20.5k people. The largest industries in Port Arthur, TX are Construction (4,238 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,716 people), and Retail Trade (2,276 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($51,221), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,960), and Manufacturing ($48,737).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

20.5k
2021 Value
± 1,183
3.54%
1 Year growth
± 7.91%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Port Arthur, TX grew at a rate of 3.54%, from 19.8k employees to 20.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Port Arthur, TX, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (3,268 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,982 people), and Production Occupations (1,761 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Port Arthur, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

20.5k
2021 Value
± 1,183
3.54%
1 Year growth
± 7.91%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Port Arthur, TX grew at a rate of 3.54%, from 19.8k employees to 20.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Port Arthur, TX, are Construction (4,238 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,716 people), and Retail Trade (2,276 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Port Arthur, TX, though some of these residents may live in Port Arthur, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$41,902
Median earning men ± $2,261
$26,847
Median earning women ± $2,132

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($51,308), Public Administration ($51,125), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,706).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($44,803), Public Administration ($44,375), and Manufacturing ($44,167).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $255B
  2. $212B
  3. $180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T
2020 Value in Texas
$4.54T
Projected 2050 Value in Texas
101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $77.7B
  2. $68.4B
  3. $58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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flagCivics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
Ted Cruz
Senator from Texas1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Port Arthur, TX awarded 527 degrees. The student population of Port Arthur, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 853 male students and 1,508 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Port Arthur, TX are White (173 and 32.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (172 and 32.6%), Black or African American (137 and 26%), and Asian (31 and 5.88%).

The largest universities in Port Arthur, TX by number of degrees awarded are Lamar State College-Port Arthur (527 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Port Arthur, TX are General Studies (102 and 19.4%), Chemical Technology (64 and 12.1%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (64 and 12.1%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,361 students enrolled in Port Arthur, TX, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 874 records, of which 62.4% were women and 37.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 102 degrees awarded
  2. 42 degrees awarded
  3. 40 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Port Arthur, TX was General Studies with 102 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Port Arthur, TX according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
527 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lamar State College-Port Arthur with 527 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 149 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Port Arthur, TX, which is 0.394 times less than the 378 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 173 degrees mean that there were 1.01 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 172 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($570) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Port Arthur, TX was $80,200 in 2021, which is 0.327 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $68,700 to $80,200, a 16.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Port Arthur, TX is 57.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Port Arthur, TX have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Port Arthur, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Port Arthur, TX is $42,933. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Port Arthur, TX was Census Tract 116 with a value of $91,726, followed by Census Tract 69 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $68,889 and $55,833.

Property

$80,200
Median Property Value 2021
±$5,942
$11,646
Median Property Taxes
±$777

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Port Arthur, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Port Arthur, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

57.1%
Homeownership
2021
72%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 57.1% of the housing units in Port Arthur, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.6%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 116
  2. Census Tract 69
  3. Census Tract 102

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Port Arthur, TX was Census Tract 116 with a value of $91,726, followed by Census Tract 69 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $68,889 and $55,833.

The following map shows all of the places in Port Arthur, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$42,933
Median Household Income
± $4,184
20.4k
Number of Households
± 1,146

In 2021, the median household income of the 20.4k households in Port Arthur, TX grew to $42,933 from the previous year's value of $37,794.

The following chart displays the households in Port Arthur, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Port Arthur, TX is from Texas.
0.476
2021 Wage GINI in Texas
0.478
2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (88.2%)
  2. Carpooled (8.12%)
  3. Worked At Home (1.01%)

In 2021, 88.2% of workers in Port Arthur, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.12%) and those who worked at home (1.01%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

23.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Port Arthur, TX have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.01% of the workforce in Port Arthur, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Port Arthur, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Port Arthur, TX have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

25.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Port Arthur, TX (14.1k out of 54.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Port Arthur, TX is Black, followed by Hispanic and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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70.9% of the population of Port Arthur, TX has health coverage, with 26.3% on employee plans, 25% on Medicaid, 9.24% on Medicare, 9.18% on non-group plans, and 1.16% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, TX see 1877 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.37% decrease from the previous year (1903 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 875 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,877 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, TX

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, TX see an average of 1,877 patients per year. This represents a 1.37% decrease from the previous year (1,903 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jefferson County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.8% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

29.1%
Uninsured
26.3%
Employer Coverage
25%
Medicaid
9.24%
Medicare
9.18%
Non-Group
1.16%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Port Arthur, TX grew by 8% from 26.9% to 29.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Port Arthur, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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