Port Arthur, TX

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2023 Population
55,779
0.211% 1-year decline
2023 Median Age
34.4
2.08% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
29.1%
8.96% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$45,752
0.871% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$96,900
5.9% 1-year growth

About

In the year of 2023, N/A had a population of 55.8k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $45,752. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Port Arthur, TX declined from 55,897 to 55,779, a −0.211% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,357 to $45,752, a 0.871% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in undefined are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (42.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (15.6%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (12.9%), Other (Hispanic) (11.2%), and White (Hispanic) (8.94%).

None of the households in N/A 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.

86.9% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Port Arthur, TX are Lamar State College-Port Arthur (650 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in N/A was $96,900, and the homeownership rate was 57.2%.

Most people in N/A drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

N/A is home to a population of 55.8k people, from which 86.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 20.6% of Port Arthur, TX residents were born outside of the country (11.5k people).

In 2023, there were 2.69 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.5k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.72k White (Non-Hispanic) and 7.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

86.9%
2023 Citizenship
86.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 86.9% of Port Arthur, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 86.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in undefined
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    23.5k ± 1.39k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    8.72k ± 992
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    7.2k ± 1.11k
35.5%
Hispanic Population
19.8k people

In 2023, there were 2.69 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.5k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.72k White (Non-Hispanic) and 7.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

35.5% of the people in N/A are hispanic (19.8k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

20.6%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
11.5k people
20.5%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
11.4k people

As of 2023, 20.6% of Port Arthur, TX residents (11.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in N/A was 20.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    603 ± 164
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    354 ± 151
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    304 ± 129

N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

Occupations

19.8k
2023 Value
± 1,184
−2.36%
1 Year decline
± 8.61%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A declined at a rate of −2.36%, from 20.2k employees to 19.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (2,579 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,038 people), and Production Occupations (1,693 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

19.8k
2023 Value
± 1,184
−2.36%
1 Year decline
± 8.61%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A declined at a rate of −2.36%, from 20.2k employees to 19.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Construction (3,558 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,633 people), and Retail Trade (2,228 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$49,614
Median earning men ± $3,029
$30,140
Median earning women ± $3,493

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($82,692), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,859), and Public Administration ($56,471).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($55,703), Public Administration ($50,760), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,109).

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Education

In 2023, universities in Port Arthur, TX awarded 650 degrees. The student population of Port Arthur, TX in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,636 male students and 2,166 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Port Arthur, TX are Hispanic or Latino (230 and 35.4%), followed by White (204 and 31.4%), Black or African American (179 and 27.5%), and Asian (27 and 4.15%).

The largest universities in Port Arthur, TX by number of degrees awarded are Lamar State College-Port Arthur (650 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Port Arthur, TX are General Studies (125 and 19.2%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (77 and 11.8%), and Chemical Technology (74 and 11.4%).

Educational Pyramid

Measure

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

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Educational Attainment

Race

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Housing & Living

The median property value in N/A was $96,900 in 2023, which is 0.319 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $91,500 to $96,900, a 5.9% increase. The homeownership rate in N/A is 57.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in N/A have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in N/A is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$96,900
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,308
$12,075
Median Property Taxes
±$868
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Rent vs Own

57.2%
Homeownership
2023
68.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 57.2% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.2%.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$45,752
Median Household Income
± $5,103
21.1k
Number of Households
± 1,171

In 2023, the median household income of the 21.1k households in N/A grew to $45,752 from the previous year's value of $45,357.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (89%)
  2. Carpooled (7.79%)
  3. Worked At Home (1.08%)

In 2023, 89% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.79%) and those who worked at home (1.08%).

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Commute Time

23.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number
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Poverty & Diversity

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A is Black, followed by Hispanic and White.

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Health

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

29.3%
Uninsured
23.9%
Employer Coverage
27.1%
Medicaid
10.2%
Medicare
8.28%
Non-Group
1.25%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A grew by 2.65% from 28.5% to 29.3%.

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