Port Arthur, TX

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Port Arthur Overview

55,897
TOTAL POPULATION
27,127
MALE POPULATION
28,770
FEMALE POPULATION
94.29
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.06
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,065
PER CAPITA INCOME
$54,032
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,357
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
62.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,086
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
22,031
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Port Arthur Zip Codes

Port Arthur Area Codes

Race in Port Arthur

The most populous races in Port Arthur are Black / African American (23,637 | 42.3%), Hispanic or Latino (18,988 | 34.0%), and White / Caucasian (17,239 | 30.8%).
Race in Port Arthur
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,4446.2%
Black / African American23,63742.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific920.2%
Hispanic or Latino18,98834.0%
Native / Alaskan4650.8%
White / Caucasian17,23930.8%
Two or more Races7,45313.3%
Some other Race3,5676.4%
Total55,897100.0%

Ancestry in Port Arthur

The most populous ancestries reported in Port Arthur are Mexican (15,309 | 27.4%), Central American (2,061 | 3.7%), Sri Lankan (2,005 | 3.6%), Irish (1,719 | 3.1%), and German (1,461 | 2.6%), together accounting for 40.4% of all Port Arthur residents.
Ancestry in Port Arthur
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2460.4%
Alsatian70.0%
American9371.7%
Arab1170.2%
Argentinean190.0%
Bhutanese80.0%
Brazilian160.0%
British180.0%
Burmese890.2%
Cajun530.1%
Canadian300.1%
Central American2,0613.7%
Central American Indian3450.6%
Cherokee340.1%
Chickasaw70.0%
Colombian820.2%
Cuban3630.6%
Czech480.1%
Czechoslovakian20.0%
Danish60.0%
Dominican2550.5%
Dutch630.1%
Dutch West Indian1370.3%
Eastern European170.0%
Ecuadorian640.1%
English7331.3%
Estonian60.0%
European2190.4%
French1,3712.5%
French Canadian2860.5%
German1,4612.6%
Greek700.1%
Guatemalan640.1%
Honduran5721.0%
Indian (Asian)690.1%
Iranian60.0%
Irish1,7193.1%
Italian5781.0%
Jamaican230.0%
Japanese1000.2%
Korean3670.7%
Lebanese790.1%
Mexican15,30927.4%
Mexican American Indian1030.2%
Nicaraguan9781.8%
Nigerian150.0%
Northern European100.0%
Norwegian550.1%
Paiute20.0%
Pakistani100.0%
Palestinian190.0%
Panamanian70.0%
Polish1260.2%
Portuguese190.0%
Puerto Rican5090.9%
Salvadoran3220.6%
Scotch-Irish1370.3%
Scottish1040.2%
Sierra Leonean120.0%
Sioux20.0%
Slovene120.0%
South American1950.4%
Spaniard690.1%
Spanish250.0%
Sri Lankan2,0053.6%
Subsaharan African2730.5%
Swedish480.1%
Syrian190.0%
Thai7811.4%
Venezuelan300.1%
Welsh260.1%
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Immigrants in Port Arthur

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Port Arthur came from Latin America (8,713 | 15.6%), Central America (8,026 | 14.4%), Mexico (6,387 | 11.4%), Asia (2,396 | 4.3%), and South Eastern Asia (1,532 | 2.7%), together accounting for 48.4% of all Port Arthur residents.
Immigrants in Port Arthur
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa540.1%
Argentina190.0%
Asia2,3964.3%
Brazil130.0%
Cambodia590.1%
Canada400.1%
Caribbean4360.8%
Central America8,02614.4%
China120.0%
Colombia880.2%
Cuba2790.5%
Dominican Republic900.2%
Eastern Africa420.1%
Eastern Asia1000.2%
Ecuador640.1%
El Salvador1980.4%
Europe1680.3%
Germany620.1%
Guatemala320.1%
Guyana370.1%
Honduras6251.1%
India5070.9%
Iran60.0%
Ireland280.1%
Japan130.0%
Kenya190.0%
Korea750.1%
Latin America8,71315.6%
Mexico6,38711.4%
Micronesia920.2%
Netherlands180.0%
Nicaragua7601.4%
Northern Europe480.1%
Oceania920.2%
Pakistan2510.4%
Panama240.0%
Philippines2090.4%
Sierra Leone120.0%
South America2510.4%
South Central Asia7641.4%
South Eastern Asia1,5322.7%
Southern Europe210.0%
Spain210.0%
Thailand100.0%
Trinidad and Tobago670.1%
Venezuela300.1%
Vietnam1,2542.2%
Western Africa120.0%
Western Europe800.1%
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Sex and Age in Port Arthur

Sex and Age in Port Arthur

The most populous age groups in Port Arthur are Under 5 Years (2,226 | 8.2%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (2,242 | 7.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Port Arthur
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,226 (8.2%)2,231 (7.7%)
5 to 9 Years2,075 (7.6%)2,151 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Years2,085 (7.7%)2,242 (7.8%)
15 to 19 Years2,218 (8.2%)1,982 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years2,016 (7.4%)2,032 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years2,165 (8.0%)2,004 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years1,396 (5.1%)1,739 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years1,658 (6.1%)1,549 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years1,554 (5.7%)1,746 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years1,801 (6.6%)1,874 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years1,562 (5.8%)1,738 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years1,573 (5.8%)1,905 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years1,454 (5.4%)1,569 (5.4%)
65 to 69 Years1,376 (5.1%)1,063 (3.7%)
70 to 74 Years756 (2.8%)1,054 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years588 (2.2%)806 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years322 (1.2%)595 (2.1%)
85 Years and over302 (1.1%)490 (1.7%)
Total27,127 (100.0%)28,770 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Port Arthur

Median Family Size in Port Arthur

The median family size in Port Arthur is 3.46 persons per family, with married-couple families (7,379 | 56.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.63 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,141 | 8.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.92 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Port Arthur
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple7,379 (56.0%)3.63
Single Male/Father1,141 (8.6%)2.92
Single Female/Mother4,666 (35.4%)3.33
Total Families13,186 (100.0%)3.46

Median Household Size in Port Arthur

The median household size in Port Arthur is 2.71 persons per household, with married-couple households (7,379 | 36.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.64 persons per household. non-family households (7,178 | 35.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.12 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Port Arthur
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple7,379 (36.2%)3.64
Single Male/Father1,141 (5.6%)3.37
Single Female/Mother4,666 (22.9%)3.52
Non-family7,178 (35.2%)1.12
Total Households20,364 (100.0%)2.71

Household Size by Marriage Status in Port Arthur

Out of a total of 20,364 households in Port Arthur, 13,186 (64.7%) are family households, while 7,178 (35.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 5,356, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 6,467.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Port Arthur
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-6,467 (31.8%)
2-Person Households5,356 (26.3%)631 (3.1%)
3-Person Households3,208 (15.8%)28 (0.1%)
4-Person Households2,318 (11.4%)34 (0.2%)
5-Person Households1,209 (5.9%)8 (0.0%)
6-Person Households629 (3.1%)10 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households466 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,186 (64.7%)7,178 (35.2%)

Female Fertility in Port Arthur

Fertility by Age in Port Arthur

Average fertility rate in Port Arthur is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 75.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Port Arthur
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years32 (5.9%)16.0
20 to 34 years436 (81.0%)75.0
35 to 50 years70 (13.0%)13.0
Total538 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Port Arthur

55.4% of women with births (538) in Port Arthur are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Port Arthur
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years228 (52.3%)208 (47.7%)
35 to 50 years70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total298 (55.4%)240 (44.6%)

Fertility by Education in Port Arthur

Average fertility rate in Port Arthur is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 60.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 43.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Port Arthur
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School136 (25.3%)36.0
High School Diploma233 (43.3%)56.0
College or Associate's Degree93 (17.3%)24.0
Bachelor's Degree48 (8.9%)53.0
Graduate Degree28 (5.2%)60.0
Total538 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Port Arthur

44.6% of women with births in Port Arthur are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 55.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Port Arthur
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School69 (50.7%)67 (49.3%)
High School Diploma103 (44.2%)130 (55.8%)
College or Associate's Degree50 (53.8%)43 (46.2%)
Bachelor's Degree48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total298 (55.4%)240 (44.6%)

Income in Port Arthur

Income Overview in Port Arthur

Per Capita Income in Port Arthur is $24,065, while median incomes of families and households are $54,032 and $45,357 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income55,897$24,065
Median Family Income13,186$54,032
Mean Family Income13,186$74,833
Median Household Income20,364$45,357
Mean Household Income20,364$63,100
Income Deficit13,186$12,086
Wage / Income Gap (%)55,89737.18%
Wage / Income Gap ($)55,89762.82¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index55,8970.51

Earnings by Sex in Port Arthur

Average Earnings in Port Arthur are $33,507, $40,977 for men and $25,743 for women, a difference of 37.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Port Arthur
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male13,294 (55.3%)$40,977
Female10,759 (44.7%)$25,743
Total24,053 (100.0%)$33,507

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Port Arthur

The most common earnings brackets in Port Arthur are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (1,466 | 11.0%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (828 | 7.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Port Arthur
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less466 (3.5%)813 (7.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999405 (3.0%)551 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499497 (3.7%)422 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999265 (2.0%)722 (6.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499336 (2.5%)503 (4.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999390 (2.9%)518 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499474 (3.6%)597 (5.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999290 (2.2%)406 (3.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499432 (3.3%)347 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999580 (4.4%)433 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,003 (7.5%)640 (5.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999748 (5.6%)710 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999593 (4.5%)794 (7.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999814 (6.1%)717 (6.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999726 (5.5%)455 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $54,999680 (5.1%)236 (2.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,174 (8.8%)828 (7.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999653 (4.9%)313 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,466 (11.0%)373 (3.5%)
$100,000+1,302 (9.8%)381 (3.5%)
Total13,294 (100.0%)10,759 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Port Arthur

Average earnings in Port Arthur are $46,008 for men and $31,778 for women, a difference of 30.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $107,959, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $41,256. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,660, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,325.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Port Arthur
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$42,161$20,325
High School Diploma$41,256$23,618
College or Associate's Degree$55,597$36,339
Bachelor's Degree$63,608$47,684
Graduate Degree$107,959$57,660
Total$46,008$31,778

Family Income in Port Arthur

Family Income Brackets in Port Arthur

According to the Port Arthur family income data, there are 2,690 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 580 families (4.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Port Arthur
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,39810.6%
$10,000 to $14,9995804.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991,3059.9%
$25,000 to $34,9999237.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991,82013.8%
$50,000 to $74,9992,69020.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991,2929.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,83313.9%
$150,000 to $199,9996995.3%
$200,000+6334.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Port Arthur

7+ person families (338 | 2.6%) account for the highest median family income in Port Arthur with $82,095 per family, while 2-person families (5,781 | 43.8%) have the highest median income of $26,880 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Port Arthur
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families5,781 (43.8%)$53,761
3-Person Families3,035 (23.0%)$47,701
4-Person Families2,322 (17.6%)$51,793
5-Person Families1,109 (8.4%)$72,798
6-Person Families601 (4.6%)$62,595
7+ Person Families338 (2.6%)$82,095
Total13,186 (100.0%)$54,032

Family Income by Number of Earners in Port Arthur

The median family income in Port Arthur is $54,032, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,303) having the highest median family income of $107,254, while families with no earners (2,425) have the lowest median family income of $16,825, accounting for 9.9% and 18.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Port Arthur
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,425 (18.4%)$16,825
1 Earner5,973 (45.3%)$44,632
2 Earners3,485 (26.4%)$86,038
3+ Earners1,303 (9.9%)$107,254
Total13,186 (100.0%)$54,032

Household Income in Port Arthur

Household Income Brackets in Port Arthur

With 3,706 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Port Arthur, accounting for 18.2% of all households. In contrast, only 692 households (3.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Port Arthur
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,54612.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991,5887.8%
$15,000 to $24,9992,36211.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991,7318.5%
$35,000 to $49,9992,77013.6%
$50,000 to $74,9993,70618.2%
$75,000 to $99,9991,9969.8%
$100,000 to $149,9992,09710.3%
$150,000 to $199,9998554.2%
$200,000+6923.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Port Arthur

The median household income in Port Arthur is $45,357, with the highest median household income of $54,782 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,960 households (39.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $16,368, with 1,075 households (5.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Port Arthur
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,075 (5.3%)$16,368
25 to 44 Years6,756 (33.2%)$43,099
45 to 64 Years7,960 (39.1%)$54,782
65+ Years4,573 (22.5%)$38,267
Total20,364 (100.0%)$45,357

Poverty in Port Arthur

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Arthur

With 23.8% poverty level for males and 29.4% for females among the residents of Port Arthur, 12 to 14 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 560 males (44.5%) and 877 females (41.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Arthur
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years832 (38.5%)877 (41.7%)
5 Years95 (36.7%)138 (30.1%)
6 to 11 Years973 (38.6%)891 (34.6%)
12 to 14 Years560 (44.5%)451 (35.1%)
15 Years198 (33.6%)49 (11.9%)
16 and 17 Years160 (21.9%)361 (38.2%)
18 to 24 Years639 (22.0%)744 (28.1%)
25 to 34 Years616 (17.3%)1,385 (37.0%)
35 to 44 Years505 (15.8%)1,064 (32.3%)
45 to 54 Years521 (15.6%)947 (26.4%)
55 to 64 Years695 (23.4%)575 (16.7%)
65 to 74 Years448 (22.1%)379 (19.2%)
75 Years and over125 (10.4%)437 (25.1%)
Total6,367 (23.8%)8,298 (29.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Arthur

According to the poverty statistics in Port Arthur, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 89.6% of males and 88.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Arthur
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,327 (61.5%)1,226 (58.3%)
5 Years164 (63.3%)320 (69.9%)
6 to 11 Years1,550 (61.4%)1,686 (65.4%)
12 to 14 Years698 (55.5%)833 (64.9%)
15 Years392 (66.4%)362 (88.1%)
16 and 17 Years572 (78.1%)585 (61.8%)
18 to 24 Years2,262 (78.0%)1,905 (71.9%)
25 to 34 Years2,943 (82.7%)2,358 (63.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,701 (84.3%)2,228 (67.7%)
45 to 54 Years2,818 (84.4%)2,635 (73.6%)
55 to 64 Years2,271 (76.6%)2,872 (83.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,582 (77.9%)1,600 (80.8%)
75 Years and over1,075 (89.6%)1,304 (74.9%)
Total20,355 (76.2%)19,914 (70.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Port Arthur

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Port Arthur show that 11.0% or 809 of the total 7,379 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 19.6%, comprising of 495 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Port Arthur
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,690 (93.7%)249 (6.3%)
1 or 2 Children2,032 (80.4%)495 (19.6%)
3 or 4 Children816 (92.6%)65 (7.4%)
5 or more Children32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,570 (89.0%)809 (11.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Port Arthur

According to the poverty data in Port Arthur, 24.1% or 275 single-father households and 46.0% or 2,146 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 households (40.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 82 households (90.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Port Arthur
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children83 (16.4%)263 (17.1%)
1 or 2 Children159 (28.7%)1,259 (54.0%)
3 or 4 Children33 (40.2%)542 (76.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)82 (90.1%)
Total275 (24.1%)2,146 (46.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Port Arthur

The poverty data for Port Arthur shows that 809 of the married-couple family households (11.0%) and 2,421 of the single-parent households (41.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 495 households (19.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 82 household (90.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Port Arthur
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children249 (6.3%)346 (17.0%)
1 or 2 Children495 (19.6%)1,418 (49.1%)
3 or 4 Children65 (7.4%)575 (72.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)82 (90.1%)
Total809 (11.0%)2,421 (41.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Port Arthur

Employment by Class of Employer in Port Arthur

Among the 19,815 employed individuals in Port Arthur, private company employees (15,061 | 76.0%), local government employees (1,256 | 6.3%), and state government employees (1,143 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Port Arthur
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees15,06176.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3171.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8784.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations7063.6%
Local Government Employees1,2566.3%
State Government Employees1,1435.8%
Federal Government Employees4422.2%
Unpaid Family Workers120.1%
Total19,815100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Port Arthur

According to the labor force statistics for Port Arthur, out of the total population over 16 years of age (41,884), 52.6% or 22,031 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.0% or 1,762 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 70.8% or 2,462 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.0% or 464 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Port Arthur
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years860 (26.9%)80 (9.3%)
20 to 24 Years2,526 (62.4%)308 (12.2%)
25 to 29 Years2,902 (69.6%)464 (16.0%)
30 to 34 Years2,126 (67.8%)134 (6.3%)
35 to 44 Years4,568 (70.2%)379 (8.3%)
45 to 54 Years4,443 (63.7%)240 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years2,462 (70.8%)96 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years1,173 (38.8%)33 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years735 (17.3%)19 (2.6%)
75 Years and over258 (8.3%)6 (2.3%)
Total22,031 (52.6%)1,762 (8.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Port Arthur

According to labor force statistics for Port Arthur, 64.8% of individuals (17,682) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (27,287) are in the labor force, with 7.6% or 1,344 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.2% or 2,558 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.4% or 663 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Port Arthur
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,034 (51.4%)289 (4.9%)
High School Diploma6,372 (63.3%)1,047 (10.4%)
College / Associate Degree5,711 (68.1%)553 (6.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,558 (87.2%)182 (6.2%)
Total17,682 (64.8%)2,074 (7.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Port Arthur

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Port Arthur are Management (1,442 | 7.1%), Community & Social Service (1,168 | 5.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (819 | 4.0%), Education Instruction & Library (687 | 3.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (455 | 2.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Port Arthur

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Port Arthur, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (94.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (87.3%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (85.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Technologists (88.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (87.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Port Arthur
OccupationMaleFemale
Management737 (51.1%)705 (48.9%)
Business & Financial175 (45.5%)210 (54.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science397 (87.3%)58 (12.8%)
Computers & Mathematics178 (82.8%)37 (17.2%)
Architecture & Engineering147 (94.2%)9 (5.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science72 (85.7%)12 (14.3%)
Community & Social Service 307 (26.3%)861 (73.7%)
Education, Arts & Media63 (20.4%)245 (79.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library161 (23.4%)526 (76.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment83 (71.6%)33 (28.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating106 (12.9%)713 (87.1%)
Health Technologists44 (11.2%)348 (88.8%)
Total (Category)1,722 (40.3%)2,547 (59.7%)
Total (Overall)10,957 (54.1%)9,292 (45.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Port Arthur are Healthcare Support (1,294 | 6.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,245 | 6.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (1,223 | 6.0%), Security & Protection (1,013 | 5.0%), and Law Enforcement (565 | 2.8%).
Services Occupations in Port Arthur

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Port Arthur, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (50.2%), Security & Protection (46.3%), and Law Enforcement (43.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (83.8%), Healthcare Support (82.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (59.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Port Arthur
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support226 (17.5%)1,068 (82.5%)
Security & Protection469 (46.3%)544 (53.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention225 (50.2%)223 (49.8%)
Law Enforcement244 (43.2%)321 (56.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving525 (42.9%)698 (57.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance511 (41.0%)734 (59.0%)
Personal Care & Service68 (16.2%)351 (83.8%)
Total (Category)1,799 (34.6%)3,395 (65.4%)
Total (Overall)10,957 (54.1%)9,292 (45.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Port Arthur are Sales & Related (2,227 | 11.0%), and Office & Administration (1,461 | 7.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Port Arthur

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Port Arthur
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related780 (35.0%)1,447 (65.0%)
Office & Administration313 (21.4%)1,148 (78.6%)
Total (Category)1,093 (29.6%)2,595 (70.4%)
Total (Overall)10,957 (54.1%)9,292 (45.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Port Arthur are Construction & Extraction (2,857 | 14.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (545 | 2.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (190 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Port Arthur

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Port Arthur
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry149 (78.4%)41 (21.6%)
Construction & Extraction2,654 (92.9%)203 (7.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair479 (87.9%)66 (12.1%)
Total (Category)3,282 (91.4%)310 (8.6%)
Total (Overall)10,957 (54.1%)9,292 (45.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Port Arthur are Production (1,663 | 8.2%), Material Moving (1,141 | 5.6%), and Transportation (702 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Port Arthur

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Port Arthur
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,534 (92.2%)129 (7.8%)
Transportation571 (81.3%)131 (18.7%)
Material Moving956 (83.8%)185 (16.2%)
Total (Category)3,061 (87.3%)445 (12.7%)
Total (Overall)10,957 (54.1%)9,292 (45.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Port Arthur

Employment Industries in Port Arthur

The major employment industries in Port Arthur include Construction (3,688 | 18.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,654 | 13.1%), Retail Trade (2,444 | 12.1%), Manufacturing (2,012 | 9.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,630 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Port Arthur

Employment Industries by Sex in Port Arthur

The Port Arthur industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (94.9%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (94.3%), and Construction (91.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (83.9%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (82.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Port Arthur
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting197 (94.3%)12 (5.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction74 (94.9%)4 (5.1%)
Construction3,363 (91.2%)325 (8.8%)
Manufacturing1,624 (80.7%)388 (19.3%)
Wholesale Trade290 (70.2%)123 (29.8%)
Retail Trade1,071 (43.8%)1,373 (56.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing685 (83.2%)138 (16.8%)
Utilities31 (40.3%)46 (59.7%)
Information79 (81.4%)18 (18.6%)
Finance & Insurance125 (38.7%)198 (61.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing57 (52.3%)52 (47.7%)
Professional & Scientific426 (71.7%)168 (28.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support605 (50.0%)604 (50.0%)
Educational Services406 (27.1%)1,094 (72.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance427 (16.1%)2,227 (83.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation54 (17.2%)260 (82.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services698 (42.8%)932 (57.2%)
Public Administration396 (33.8%)776 (66.2%)
Total10,957 (54.1%)9,292 (45.9%)

Education in Port Arthur

School Enrollment in Port Arthur

The most common levels of schooling among the 13,750 students in Port Arthur are middle school (3,620 | 26.3%), elementary school (3,472 | 25.3%), and high school (3,319 | 24.1%).
School Enrollment in Port Arthur
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5984.3%
Kindergarten9767.1%
Elementary School3,47225.3%
Middle School3,62026.3%
High School3,31924.1%
College / Undergraduate1,50010.9%
Graduate / Professional2651.9%
Total13,750100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Port Arthur

Out of a total of 13,750 students who are enrolled in schools in Port Arthur, 976 (7.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 12,774 (92.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 94 (23.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,943 (96.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Port Arthur
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds659 (92.2%)56 (7.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,943 (96.6%)141 (3.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,950 (96.4%)147 (3.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,271 (90.5%)237 (9.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds759 (85.1%)133 (14.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds651 (84.2%)122 (15.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds232 (82.3%)50 (17.7%)
35 Years and over305 (76.4%)94 (23.6%)
Total12,774 (92.9%)976 (7.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Port Arthur

Business (784 | 19.0%), education (728 | 17.7%), science & technology (413 | 10.0%), engineering (369 | 9.0%), and liberal arts & history (360 | 8.7%) are the most common fields of study among 4,120 individuals in Port Arthur who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Port Arthur
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1353.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2746.7%
Physical & Health Sciences290.7%
Psychology2135.2%
Social Sciences1864.5%
Engineering3699.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies491.2%
Science & Technology41310.0%
Business78419.0%
Education72817.7%
Literature & Languages721.8%
Liberal Arts & History3608.7%
Visual & Performing Arts1032.5%
Communications1343.3%
Arts & Humanities2716.6%
Total4,120100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Port Arthur

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Port Arthur

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Port Arthur are males with 2 vehicles (4,690, accounting for 43.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,094, making up 51.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Port Arthur
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle344 (3.2%)384 (4.2%)
1 Vehicle2,176 (20.3%)3,211 (35.4%)
2 Vehicles4,690 (43.8%)3,094 (34.1%)
3 Vehicles2,200 (20.5%)1,476 (16.3%)
4 Vehicles892 (8.3%)633 (7.0%)
5 or more Vehicles417 (3.9%)266 (2.9%)
Total10,719 (100.0%)9,064 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Port Arthur

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Port Arthur are 20 to 24 minutes (4,837 commuters, 24.6%), 15 to 19 minutes (4,213 commuters, 21.4%), and 30 to 34 minutes (2,757 commuters, 14.0%).
Commute Time in Port Arthur
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1480.7%
5 to 9 Minutes1,6668.5%
10 to 14 Minutes2,72813.9%
15 to 19 Minutes4,21321.4%
20 to 24 Minutes4,83724.6%
25 to 29 Minutes8084.1%
30 to 34 Minutes2,75714.0%
35 to 39 Minutes2121.1%
40 to 44 Minutes2181.1%
45 to 59 Minutes4582.3%
60 to 89 Minutes1,1625.9%
90 or more Minutes4322.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Port Arthur

The most common commute times in Port Arthur are 20 to 24 minutes (2,446 commuters, 22.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (2,391 commuters, 26.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Port Arthur
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes87 (0.8%)61 (0.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes832 (7.8%)834 (9.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,043 (9.8%)1,685 (18.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,219 (20.8%)1,994 (22.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,446 (22.9%)2,391 (26.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes486 (4.6%)322 (3.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,551 (14.5%)1,206 (13.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes137 (1.3%)75 (0.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes171 (1.6%)47 (0.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes339 (3.2%)119 (1.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes963 (9.0%)199 (2.2%)
90 or more Minutes389 (3.6%)43 (0.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Port Arthur

The most frequent times of departure to work in Port Arthur are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (1,791, 16.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,217, 13.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Port Arthur
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,406 (13.2%)592 (6.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,312 (12.3%)212 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,031 (9.7%)618 (6.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,791 (16.8%)744 (8.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM628 (5.9%)387 (4.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,149 (10.8%)1,217 (13.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM597 (5.6%)973 (10.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM902 (8.5%)729 (8.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM128 (1.2%)389 (4.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM288 (2.7%)1,193 (13.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM225 (2.1%)320 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM153 (1.4%)171 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM310 (2.9%)916 (10.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM743 (7.0%)515 (5.7%)
Total10,663 (100.0%)8,976 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Port Arthur

Occupancy by Ownership in Port Arthur

Of the total 20,364 dwellings in Port Arthur, owner-occupied units account for 11,648 (57.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 8,716 (42.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Port Arthur
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units11,64857.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8,71642.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units20,364100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Port Arthur

Occupancy by Household Size in Port Arthur
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6,46731.8%
2-Person Household5,98729.4%
3-Person Household3,23615.9%
4+ Person Household4,67423.0%
Total Housing Units20,364100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Port Arthur

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Port Arthur
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,169 (49.0%)3,298 (51.0%)
2-Person Household3,872 (64.7%)2,115 (35.3%)
3-Person Household1,846 (57.1%)1,390 (42.9%)
4+ Person Household2,761 (59.1%)1,913 (40.9%)
Total Housing Units11,648 (57.2%)8,716 (42.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Port Arthur

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Port Arthur
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,783 (61.9%)1,715 (38.1%)
High School Diploma3,460 (53.7%)2,982 (46.3%)
College/Associate Degree3,786 (55.7%)3,006 (44.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,619 (61.5%)1,013 (38.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Port Arthur

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Port Arthur
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,42521.7%
35 to 44 Years3,40616.7%
45 to 54 Years3,86619.0%
55 to 64 Years4,09420.1%
65 to 74 Years2,59912.8%
75 to 84 Years1,5397.6%
85 Years and Over4352.1%
Total20,364100.0%

Housing Finances in Port Arthur

Median Income by Occupancy in Port Arthur

Median Income by Occupancy in Port Arthur
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied11,648 (57.2%)$57,612
Renter-Occupied8,716 (42.8%)$27,126
Average20,364 (100.0%)$45,357

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Port Arthur

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Port Arthur
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000530 (4.5%)845 (9.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999314 (2.7%)866 (9.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999391 (3.4%)1,193 (13.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999524 (4.5%)700 (8.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999594 (5.1%)538 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,022 (8.8%)717 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,548 (13.3%)1,226 (14.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,426 (20.8%)1,289 (14.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,380 (11.8%)620 (7.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,602 (13.8%)492 (5.6%)
$150,000 or more1,317 (11.3%)230 (2.6%)
Total11,648 (100.0%)8,716 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Port Arthur

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Port Arthur
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,070 (17.8%)1,024 (11.7%)
$300 to $4993,343 (28.7%)1,206 (13.8%)
$500 to $7992,439 (20.9%)987 (11.3%)
$800 to $999863 (7.4%)1,321 (15.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,441 (12.4%)2,912 (33.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999531 (4.6%)514 (5.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499459 (3.9%)41 (0.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999197 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more305 (2.6%)50 (0.6%)
Total11,648 (100.0%)8,716 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Port Arthur

Housing Structures in Port Arthur

Housing Structures in Port Arthur
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached14,15069.5%
Single Unit, Attached3651.8%
2 Unit Apartments4042.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9054.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,8529.1%
10 or more Apartments2,47912.2%
Mobile Home / Other2091.0%
Total20,364100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Port Arthur

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Port Arthur
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached11,192 (79.1%)2,958 (20.9%)
Single Unit, Attached214 (58.6%)151 (41.4%)
2 Unit Apartments30 (7.4%)374 (92.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)905 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)1,852 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments21 (0.9%)2,458 (99.2%)
Mobile Home / Other191 (91.4%)18 (8.6%)
Total11,648 (57.2%)8,716 (42.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Port Arthur

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Port Arthur
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room18 (0.2%)220 (2.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms335 (2.9%)2,072 (23.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms4,138 (35.5%)4,785 (54.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms5,635 (48.4%)1,377 (15.8%)
8 or more Rooms1,522 (13.1%)262 (3.0%)
Total11,648 (100.0%)8,716 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Port Arthur

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Port Arthur
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas6,647 (57.1%)1,704 (19.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas90 (0.8%)32 (0.4%)
Electricity4,761 (40.9%)6,750 (77.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene22 (0.2%)12 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)34 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used128 (1.1%)184 (2.1%)
Total11,648 (100.0%)8,716 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Port Arthur

Household Vehicle Usage in Port Arthur
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle591 (5.1%)1,622 (18.6%)
1 Vehicle3,489 (29.9%)4,407 (50.6%)
2 Vehicles4,617 (39.6%)2,135 (24.5%)
3 or more Vehicles2,951 (25.3%)552 (6.3%)
Total11,648 (100.0%)8,716 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Port Arthur

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Port Arthur

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8,1753,473
Median Property Value$77,100$134,900
Median Household Income$54,084$712
Monthly Housing Costs$416$276
Real Estate Taxes$999$331

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Port Arthur

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Port Arthur
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,661 (32.6%)334 (9.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,745 (33.6%)892 (25.7%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,388 (29.2%)1,777 (51.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999321 (3.9%)363 (10.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99912 (0.2%)80 (2.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99912 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more36 (0.4%)27 (0.8%)
Total8,175 (100.0%)3,473 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Port Arthur

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Port Arthur
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000652 (8.0%)120 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,257 (15.4%)192 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999714 (8.7%)252 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,180 (14.4%)308 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,742 (21.3%)368 (10.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999956 (11.7%)684 (19.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,069 (13.1%)424 (12.2%)
$150,000 or more605 (7.4%)533 (15.3%)
Total8,175 (100.0%)3,473 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Port Arthur

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Port Arthur
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x5,103 (62.4%)68,350 (1,968.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x790 (9.7%)1,900 (54.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x767 (9.4%)572 (16.5%)
4.0x or more1,302 (15.9%)230 (6.6%)
Total8,175 (100.0%)3,473 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Port Arthur

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Port Arthur
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,767 (33.9%)31 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,4991,566 (19.2%)313 (9.0%)
$800 to $1,4992,235 (27.3%)656 (18.9%)
Total8,175 (100.0%)3,473 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Port Arthur

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Arthur

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Arthur
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years4,763 (91.3%)451 (8.6%)
6 to 18 Years8,838 (78.8%)2,375 (21.2%)
19 to 25 Years3,180 (56.7%)2,428 (43.3%)
26 to 34 Years3,644 (56.3%)2,829 (43.7%)
35 to 44 Years3,340 (51.4%)3,155 (48.6%)
45 to 54 Years4,240 (61.3%)2,681 (38.7%)
55 to 64 Years4,668 (72.8%)1,745 (27.2%)
65 to 74 Years3,955 (98.7%)54 (1.3%)
75 Years and older2,886 (98.1%)55 (1.9%)
Total39,514 (71.5%)15,773 (28.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Port Arthur

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Port Arthur
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born4,763 (91.3%)451 (8.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen8,838 (78.8%)2,375 (21.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,180 (56.7%)2,428 (43.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Port Arthur

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Port Arthur
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0009,943 (72.7%)3,742 (27.3%)
$25,000 to $49,9998,699 (72.4%)3,318 (27.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,424 (68.5%)3,408 (31.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,292 (70.3%)1,813 (29.7%)
$100,000 and over9,073 (72.4%)3,455 (27.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Arthur

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Arthur
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,954 (75.8%)854 (16.4%)
6 to 18 Years6,384 (56.9%)2,805 (25.0%)
19 to 25 Years945 (16.9%)2,420 (43.1%)
25 to 34 Years1,203 (18.6%)2,477 (38.3%)
35 to 44 Years559 (8.6%)2,827 (43.5%)
45 to 54 Years993 (14.3%)3,467 (50.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,313 (20.5%)3,729 (58.2%)
65 to 74 Years3,808 (95.0%)1,689 (42.1%)
75 Years and over2,870 (97.6%)1,306 (44.4%)
Total22,029 (39.8%)21,574 (39.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Port Arthur

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Port Arthur
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years58 (2.6%)10 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years368 (6.7%)294 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years612 (9.5%)494 (7.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,727 (18.2%)1,643 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years835 (41.1%)824 (41.6%)
75 Years and over687 (57.3%)912 (52.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Port Arthur

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Port Arthur: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)10 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years50 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years33 (0.5%)139 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years460 (4.8%)432 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years265 (13.1%)143 (7.2%)
75 Years and over358 (29.8%)331 (19.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Port Arthur: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years58 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years118 (2.1%)6 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years73 (1.1%)122 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years569 (6.0%)614 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years342 (16.9%)274 (13.9%)
75 Years and over276 (23.0%)248 (14.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Port Arthur: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years225 (4.1%)294 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years484 (7.5%)277 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years411 (4.3%)552 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years281 (13.8%)106 (5.4%)
75 Years and over148 (12.3%)255 (14.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Port Arthur: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years51 (0.9%)2 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years114 (1.8%)19 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years846 (8.9%)1,197 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years559 (27.5%)628 (31.7%)
75 Years and over499 (41.6%)661 (38.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Port Arthur: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years33 (0.6%)2 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years55 (0.9%)48 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years172 (1.8%)203 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years62 (3.0%)33 (1.7%)
75 Years and over118 (9.8%)173 (9.9%)

Technology Access in Port Arthur

Computing Device Access in Port Arthur

Computing Device Access in Port Arthur
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11,44956.2%
Smartphone18,04188.6%
Tablet9,40546.2%
No Computing Device1,4657.2%
Total20,364100.0%

Internet Access in Port Arthur

Internet Access in Port Arthur
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet540.3%
Broadband Home11,60357.0%
Cellular Data Only4,93224.2%
Satellite Internet8684.3%
No Internet3,42016.8%
Total20,364100.0%

Port Arthur Summary

Port Arthur, Texas is a city located in Jefferson County, Texas, United States. It is situated on the Gulf Coast of Texas, approximately 90 miles east of Houston. The city is the largest in Jefferson County and is part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Port Arthur was 53,818.

History

Port Arthur was founded in 1837 by Arthur Stilwell, a railroad entrepreneur. Stilwell was looking for a deep-water port to serve as a terminus for his Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad. He chose the site of present-day Port Arthur because of its deep-water access and its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. The city was incorporated in 1882 and was named after Stilwell.
In 1895, the city was devastated by a hurricane that destroyed much of the city. The city was rebuilt and by the early 1900s, it had become a major port and industrial center. During World War II, the city was home to a large shipbuilding industry and was a major supplier of oil and gas to the war effort.
In the 1950s, the city experienced a period of rapid growth and development. The city was home to a large petrochemical industry and was a major port for the import and export of oil and gas. The city also became a major tourist destination, with many people visiting the city to enjoy its beaches and attractions.

Geography

Port Arthur is located on the Gulf Coast of Texas, approximately 90 miles east of Houston. The city is situated on Sabine Lake, which is connected to the Gulf of Mexico by the Sabine-Neches Waterway. The city is bordered by the cities of Beaumont, Groves, and Port Neches.
The city has a total area of 33.3 square miles, of which 32.7 square miles is land and 0.6 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of 10 feet above sea level.

Economy

Port Arthur’s economy is largely based on the petrochemical industry. The city is home to several major oil refineries and chemical plants, including Valero Energy Corporation, Motiva Enterprises, and Total Petrochemicals USA. The city is also home to several major shipping ports, including the Port of Port Arthur and the Port of Sabine Pass.
The city is also home to several major employers, including the Port Arthur Independent School District, Lamar State College-Port Arthur, and the Port Arthur Health System. The city is also home to several major retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and Home Depot.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Port Arthur was 53,818. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% African American, 33.3% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.2% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,945, and the median income for a family was $37,945. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 22.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Port Arthur?
Total Population of Port Arthur is 55,897.
What is the Total Male Population of Port Arthur?
Total Male Population of Port Arthur is 27,127.
What is the Total Female Population of Port Arthur?
Total Female Population of Port Arthur is 28,770.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Port Arthur?
There are 94.29 Males per 100 Females in Port Arthur.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Port Arthur?
There are 106.06 Females per 100 Males in Port Arthur.
What is the Median Population Age in Port Arthur?
Median Population Age in Port Arthur is 33.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Port Arthur
Average Family Size in Port Arthur is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Port Arthur
Average Household Size in Port Arthur is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Port Arthur?
Per Capita income in Port Arthur is $24,065.
What is the Median Family Income in Port Arthur?
Median Family Income in Port Arthur is $54,032.
What is the Median Household income in Port Arthur?
Median Household Income in Port Arthur is $45,357.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Port Arthur?
Income or Wage Gap in Port Arthur is 37.2%.
Women in Port Arthur earn 62.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Port Arthur?
Family Income Deficit in Port Arthur is $12,086.
Families that are below poverty line in Port Arthur earn $12,086 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Port Arthur?
Inequality or Gini Index in Port Arthur is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Port Arthur?
There are 22,031 People in the Labor Forcein in Port Arthur.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Port Arthur?
52.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Port Arthur.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Port Arthur?
Unemployment Rate in Port Arthur is 8.0%.