Port Arthur, TX Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Port Arthur?

Per Capita income in Port Arthur is $24,065.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Port Arthur?

Median Family Income in Port Arthur is $54,032.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Port Arthur?

Median Household Income in Port Arthur is $45,357.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Port Arthur?

Inequality or Gini Index in Port Arthur is 0.51.

Q: What is the Total Population of Port Arthur?

Total Population of Port Arthur is 55,897.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Port Arthur?

Total Male Population of Port Arthur is 27,127.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Port Arthur?

Total Female Population of Port Arthur is 28,770.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Port Arthur?

There are 94.29 Males per 100 Females in Port Arthur.

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Port Arthur Map

Port Arthur Overview

$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

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

22,031

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

52.6%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

8.0%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Port Arthur Zip Codes

77640, 77642

Port Arthur Area Codes

409

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.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	55,897	$24,065
Median Family Income	13,186	$54,032
Mean Family Income	13,186	$74,833
Median Household Income	20,364	$45,357
Mean Household Income	20,364	$63,100
Income Deficit	13,186	$12,086
Wage / Income Gap (%)	55,897	37.18%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	55,897	62.82¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	55,897	0.51

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%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	13,294 (55.3%)	$40,977
Female	10,759 (44.7%)	$25,743
Total	24,053 (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%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	466 (3.5%)	813 (7.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999	405 (3.0%)	551 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499	497 (3.7%)	422 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999	265 (2.0%)	722 (6.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499	336 (2.5%)	503 (4.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999	390 (2.9%)	518 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499	474 (3.6%)	597 (5.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999	290 (2.2%)	406 (3.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499	432 (3.3%)	347 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999	580 (4.4%)	433 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	1,003 (7.5%)	640 (5.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999	748 (5.6%)	710 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999	593 (4.5%)	794 (7.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999	814 (6.1%)	717 (6.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999	726 (5.5%)	455 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $54,999	680 (5.1%)	236 (2.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999	1,174 (8.8%)	828 (7.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999	653 (4.9%)	313 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999	1,466 (11.0%)	373 (3.5%)
$100,000+	1,302 (9.8%)	381 (3.5%)
Total	13,294 (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.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female 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.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	1,398	10.6%
$10,000 to $14,999	580	4.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	1,305	9.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	923	7.0%
$35,000 to $49,999	1,820	13.8%
$50,000 to $74,999	2,690	20.4%
$75,000 to $99,999	1,292	9.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	1,833	13.9%
$150,000 to $199,999	699	5.3%
$200,000+	633	4.8%

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.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	5,781 (43.8%)	$53,761
3-Person Families	3,035 (23.0%)	$47,701
4-Person Families	2,322 (17.6%)	$51,793
5-Person Families	1,109 (8.4%)	$72,798
6-Person Families	601 (4.6%)	$62,595
7+ Person Families	338 (2.6%)	$82,095
Total	13,186 (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.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	2,425 (18.4%)	$16,825
1 Earner	5,973 (45.3%)	$44,632
2 Earners	3,485 (26.4%)	$86,038
3+ Earners	1,303 (9.9%)	$107,254
Total	13,186 (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.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	2,546	12.5%
$10,000 to $14,999	1,588	7.8%
$15,000 to $24,999	2,362	11.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	1,731	8.5%
$35,000 to $49,999	2,770	13.6%
$50,000 to $74,999	3,706	18.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	1,996	9.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	2,097	10.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	855	4.2%
$200,000+	692	3.4%

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.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	1,075 (5.3%)	$16,368
25 to 44 Years	6,756 (33.2%)	$43,099
45 to 64 Years	7,960 (39.1%)	$54,782
65+ Years	4,573 (22.5%)	$38,267
Total	20,364 (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.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	832 (38.5%)	877 (41.7%)
5 Years	95 (36.7%)	138 (30.1%)
6 to 11 Years	973 (38.6%)	891 (34.6%)
12 to 14 Years	560 (44.5%)	451 (35.1%)
15 Years	198 (33.6%)	49 (11.9%)
16 and 17 Years	160 (21.9%)	361 (38.2%)
18 to 24 Years	639 (22.0%)	744 (28.1%)
25 to 34 Years	616 (17.3%)	1,385 (37.0%)
35 to 44 Years	505 (15.8%)	1,064 (32.3%)
45 to 54 Years	521 (15.6%)	947 (26.4%)
55 to 64 Years	695 (23.4%)	575 (16.7%)
65 to 74 Years	448 (22.1%)	379 (19.2%)
75 Years and over	125 (10.4%)	437 (25.1%)
Total	6,367 (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.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	1,327 (61.5%)	1,226 (58.3%)
5 Years	164 (63.3%)	320 (69.9%)
6 to 11 Years	1,550 (61.4%)	1,686 (65.4%)
12 to 14 Years	698 (55.5%)	833 (64.9%)
15 Years	392 (66.4%)	362 (88.1%)
16 and 17 Years	572 (78.1%)	585 (61.8%)
18 to 24 Years	2,262 (78.0%)	1,905 (71.9%)
25 to 34 Years	2,943 (82.7%)	2,358 (63.0%)
35 to 44 Years	2,701 (84.3%)	2,228 (67.7%)
45 to 54 Years	2,818 (84.4%)	2,635 (73.6%)
55 to 64 Years	2,271 (76.6%)	2,872 (83.3%)
65 to 74 Years	1,582 (77.9%)	1,600 (80.8%)
75 Years and over	1,075 (89.6%)	1,304 (74.9%)
Total	20,355 (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.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	3,690 (93.7%)	249 (6.3%)
1 or 2 Children	2,032 (80.4%)	495 (19.6%)
3 or 4 Children	816 (92.6%)	65 (7.4%)
5 or more Children	32 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	6,570 (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.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	83 (16.4%)	263 (17.1%)
1 or 2 Children	159 (28.7%)	1,259 (54.0%)
3 or 4 Children	33 (40.2%)	542 (76.5%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	82 (90.1%)
Total	275 (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.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	249 (6.3%)	346 (17.0%)
1 or 2 Children	495 (19.6%)	1,418 (49.1%)
3 or 4 Children	65 (7.4%)	575 (72.8%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	82 (90.1%)
Total	809 (11.0%)	2,421 (41.7%)

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	# Population	% Population
Asian	3,444	6.2%
Black / African American	23,637	42.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific	92	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	18,988	34.0%
Native / Alaskan	465	0.8%
White / Caucasian	17,239	30.8%
Two or more Races	7,453	13.3%
Some other Race	3,567	6.4%
Total	55,897	100.0%

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	# Population	% Population
African	246	0.4%
Alsatian	7	0.0%
American	937	1.7%
Arab	117	0.2%
Argentinean	19	0.0%
Bhutanese	8	0.0%
Brazilian	16	0.0%
British	18	0.0%
Burmese	89	0.2%
Cajun	53	0.1%
Canadian	30	0.1%
Central American	2,061	3.7%
Central American Indian	345	0.6%
Cherokee	34	0.1%
Chickasaw	7	0.0%
Colombian	82	0.2%
Cuban	363	0.6%
Czech	48	0.1%
Czechoslovakian	2	0.0%
Danish	6	0.0%
Dominican	255	0.5%
Dutch	63	0.1%
Dutch West Indian	137	0.3%
Eastern European	17	0.0%
Ecuadorian	64	0.1%
English	733	1.3%
Estonian	6	0.0%
European	219	0.4%
French	1,371	2.5%
French Canadian	286	0.5%
German	1,461	2.6%
Greek	70	0.1%
Guatemalan	64	0.1%
Honduran	572	1.0%
Indian (Asian)	69	0.1%
Iranian	6	0.0%
Irish	1,719	3.1%
Italian	578	1.0%
Jamaican	23	0.0%
Japanese	100	0.2%
Korean	367	0.7%
Lebanese	79	0.1%
Mexican	15,309	27.4%
Mexican American Indian	103	0.2%
Nicaraguan	978	1.8%
Nigerian	15	0.0%
Northern European	10	0.0%
Norwegian	55	0.1%
Paiute	2	0.0%
Pakistani	10	0.0%
Palestinian	19	0.0%
Panamanian	7	0.0%
Polish	126	0.2%
Portuguese	19	0.0%
Puerto Rican	509	0.9%
Salvadoran	322	0.6%
Scotch-Irish	137	0.3%
Scottish	104	0.2%
Sierra Leonean	12	0.0%
Sioux	2	0.0%
Slovene	12	0.0%
South American	195	0.4%
Spaniard	69	0.1%
Spanish	25	0.0%
Sri Lankan	2,005	3.6%
Subsaharan African	273	0.5%
Swedish	48	0.1%
Syrian	19	0.0%
Thai	781	1.4%
Venezuelan	30	0.1%
Welsh	26	0.1%
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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.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Africa	54	0.1%
Argentina	19	0.0%
Asia	2,396	4.3%
Brazil	13	0.0%
Cambodia	59	0.1%
Canada	40	0.1%
Caribbean	436	0.8%
Central America	8,026	14.4%
China	12	0.0%
Colombia	88	0.2%
Cuba	279	0.5%
Dominican Republic	90	0.2%
Eastern Africa	42	0.1%
Eastern Asia	100	0.2%
Ecuador	64	0.1%
El Salvador	198	0.4%
Europe	168	0.3%
Germany	62	0.1%
Guatemala	32	0.1%
Guyana	37	0.1%
Honduras	625	1.1%
India	507	0.9%
Iran	6	0.0%
Ireland	28	0.1%
Japan	13	0.0%
Kenya	19	0.0%
Korea	75	0.1%
Latin America	8,713	15.6%
Mexico	6,387	11.4%
Micronesia	92	0.2%
Netherlands	18	0.0%
Nicaragua	760	1.4%
Northern Europe	48	0.1%
Oceania	92	0.2%
Pakistan	251	0.4%
Panama	24	0.0%
Philippines	209	0.4%
Sierra Leone	12	0.0%
South America	251	0.4%
South Central Asia	764	1.4%
South Eastern Asia	1,532	2.7%
Southern Europe	21	0.0%
Spain	21	0.0%
Thailand	10	0.0%
Trinidad and Tobago	67	0.1%
Venezuela	30	0.1%
Vietnam	1,254	2.2%
Western Africa	12	0.0%
Western Europe	80	0.1%
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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.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	2,226 (8.2%)	2,231 (7.7%)
5 to 9 Years	2,075 (7.6%)	2,151 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Years	2,085 (7.7%)	2,242 (7.8%)
15 to 19 Years	2,218 (8.2%)	1,982 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years	2,016 (7.4%)	2,032 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years	2,165 (8.0%)	2,004 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years	1,396 (5.1%)	1,739 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years	1,658 (6.1%)	1,549 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years	1,554 (5.7%)	1,746 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years	1,801 (6.6%)	1,874 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years	1,562 (5.8%)	1,738 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years	1,573 (5.8%)	1,905 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years	1,454 (5.4%)	1,569 (5.4%)
65 to 69 Years	1,376 (5.1%)	1,063 (3.7%)
70 to 74 Years	756 (2.8%)	1,054 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years	588 (2.2%)	806 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years	322 (1.2%)	595 (2.1%)
85 Years and over	302 (1.1%)	490 (1.7%)
Total	27,127 (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.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	7,379 (56.0%)	3.63
Single Male/Father	1,141 (8.6%)	2.92
Single Female/Mother	4,666 (35.4%)	3.33
Total Families	13,186 (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.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	7,379 (36.2%)	3.64
Single Male/Father	1,141 (5.6%)	3.37
Single Female/Mother	4,666 (22.9%)	3.52
Non-family	7,178 (35.2%)	1.12
Total Households	20,364 (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	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	6,467 (31.8%)
2-Person Households	5,356 (26.3%)	631 (3.1%)
3-Person Households	3,208 (15.8%)	28 (0.1%)
4-Person Households	2,318 (11.4%)	34 (0.2%)
5-Person Households	1,209 (5.9%)	8 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	629 (3.1%)	10 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households	466 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	13,186 (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.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	32 (5.9%)	16.0
20 to 34 years	436 (81.0%)	75.0
35 to 50 years	70 (13.0%)	13.0
Total	538 (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.

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	32 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years	228 (52.3%)	208 (47.7%)
35 to 50 years	70 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	298 (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 Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	136 (25.3%)	36.0
High School Diploma	233 (43.3%)	56.0
College or Associate's Degree	93 (17.3%)	24.0
Bachelor's Degree	48 (8.9%)	53.0
Graduate Degree	28 (5.2%)	60.0
Total	538 (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.

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	69 (50.7%)	67 (49.3%)
High School Diploma	103 (44.2%)	130 (55.8%)
College or Associate's Degree	50 (53.8%)	43 (46.2%)
Bachelor's Degree	48 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	28 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	298 (55.4%)	240 (44.6%)

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.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	15,061	76.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	317	1.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	878	4.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations	706	3.6%
Local Government Employees	1,256	6.3%
State Government Employees	1,143	5.8%
Federal Government Employees	442	2.2%
Unpaid Family Workers	12	0.1%
Total	19,815	100.0%

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.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	860 (26.9%)	80 (9.3%)
20 to 24 Years	2,526 (62.4%)	308 (12.2%)
25 to 29 Years	2,902 (69.6%)	464 (16.0%)
30 to 34 Years	2,126 (67.8%)	134 (6.3%)
35 to 44 Years	4,568 (70.2%)	379 (8.3%)
45 to 54 Years	4,443 (63.7%)	240 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years	2,462 (70.8%)	96 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years	1,173 (38.8%)	33 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years	735 (17.3%)	19 (2.6%)
75 Years and over	258 (8.3%)	6 (2.3%)
Total	22,031 (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.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	3,034 (51.4%)	289 (4.9%)
High School Diploma	6,372 (63.3%)	1,047 (10.4%)
College / Associate Degree	5,711 (68.1%)	553 (6.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	2,558 (87.2%)	182 (6.2%)
Total	17,682 (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 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%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	737 (51.1%)	705 (48.9%)
Business & Financial	175 (45.5%)	210 (54.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	397 (87.3%)	58 (12.8%)
Computers & Mathematics	178 (82.8%)	37 (17.2%)
Architecture & Engineering	147 (94.2%)	9 (5.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	72 (85.7%)	12 (14.3%)
Community & Social Service	307 (26.3%)	861 (73.7%)
Education, Arts & Media	63 (20.4%)	245 (79.5%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	57 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	161 (23.4%)	526 (76.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	83 (71.6%)	33 (28.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	106 (12.9%)	713 (87.1%)
Health Technologists	44 (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 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%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	226 (17.5%)	1,068 (82.5%)
Security & Protection	469 (46.3%)	544 (53.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention	225 (50.2%)	223 (49.8%)
Law Enforcement	244 (43.2%)	321 (56.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving	525 (42.9%)	698 (57.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	511 (41.0%)	734 (59.0%)
Personal Care & Service	68 (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 by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	780 (35.0%)	1,447 (65.0%)
Office & Administration	313 (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 by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	149 (78.4%)	41 (21.6%)
Construction & Extraction	2,654 (92.9%)	203 (7.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	479 (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 by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	1,534 (92.2%)	129 (7.8%)
Transportation	571 (81.3%)	131 (18.7%)
Material Moving	956 (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 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%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	197 (94.3%)	12 (5.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	74 (94.9%)	4 (5.1%)
Construction	3,363 (91.2%)	325 (8.8%)
Manufacturing	1,624 (80.7%)	388 (19.3%)
Wholesale Trade	290 (70.2%)	123 (29.8%)
Retail Trade	1,071 (43.8%)	1,373 (56.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing	685 (83.2%)	138 (16.8%)
Utilities	31 (40.3%)	46 (59.7%)
Information	79 (81.4%)	18 (18.6%)
Finance & Insurance	125 (38.7%)	198 (61.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	57 (52.3%)	52 (47.7%)
Professional & Scientific	426 (71.7%)	168 (28.3%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	24 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support	605 (50.0%)	604 (50.0%)
Educational Services	406 (27.1%)	1,094 (72.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	427 (16.1%)	2,227 (83.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	54 (17.2%)	260 (82.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services	698 (42.8%)	932 (57.2%)
Public Administration	396 (33.8%)	776 (66.2%)
Total	10,957 (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 Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	598	4.3%
Kindergarten	976	7.1%
Elementary School	3,472	25.3%
Middle School	3,620	26.3%
High School	3,319	24.1%
College / Undergraduate	1,500	10.9%
Graduate / Professional	265	1.9%
Total	13,750	100.0%

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.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	659 (92.2%)	56 (7.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old	3,943 (96.6%)	141 (3.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	3,950 (96.4%)	147 (3.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	2,271 (90.5%)	237 (9.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	759 (85.1%)	133 (14.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	651 (84.2%)	122 (15.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	232 (82.3%)	50 (17.7%)
35 Years and over	305 (76.4%)	94 (23.6%)
Total	12,774 (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.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	135	3.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	274	6.7%
Physical & Health Sciences	29	0.7%
Psychology	213	5.2%
Social Sciences	186	4.5%
Engineering	369	9.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies	49	1.2%
Science & Technology	413	10.0%
Business	784	19.0%
Education	728	17.7%
Literature & Languages	72	1.8%
Liberal Arts & History	360	8.7%
Visual & Performing Arts	103	2.5%
Communications	134	3.3%
Arts & Humanities	271	6.6%
Total	4,120	100.0%

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%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	344 (3.2%)	384 (4.2%)
1 Vehicle	2,176 (20.3%)	3,211 (35.4%)
2 Vehicles	4,690 (43.8%)	3,094 (34.1%)
3 Vehicles	2,200 (20.5%)	1,476 (16.3%)
4 Vehicles	892 (8.3%)	633 (7.0%)
5 or more Vehicles	417 (3.9%)	266 (2.9%)
Total	10,719 (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	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	148	0.7%
5 to 9 Minutes	1,666	8.5%
10 to 14 Minutes	2,728	13.9%
15 to 19 Minutes	4,213	21.4%
20 to 24 Minutes	4,837	24.6%
25 to 29 Minutes	808	4.1%
30 to 34 Minutes	2,757	14.0%
35 to 39 Minutes	212	1.1%
40 to 44 Minutes	218	1.1%
45 to 59 Minutes	458	2.3%
60 to 89 Minutes	1,162	5.9%
90 or more Minutes	432	2.2%

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	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	87 (0.8%)	61 (0.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes	832 (7.8%)	834 (9.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes	1,043 (9.8%)	1,685 (18.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes	2,219 (20.8%)	1,994 (22.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes	2,446 (22.9%)	2,391 (26.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes	486 (4.6%)	322 (3.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes	1,551 (14.5%)	1,206 (13.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes	137 (1.3%)	75 (0.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes	171 (1.6%)	47 (0.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes	339 (3.2%)	119 (1.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes	963 (9.0%)	199 (2.2%)
90 or more Minutes	389 (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	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	1,406 (13.2%)	592 (6.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	1,312 (12.3%)	212 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	1,031 (9.7%)	618 (6.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	1,791 (16.8%)	744 (8.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	628 (5.9%)	387 (4.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	1,149 (10.8%)	1,217 (13.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	597 (5.6%)	973 (10.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	902 (8.5%)	729 (8.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	128 (1.2%)	389 (4.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	288 (2.7%)	1,193 (13.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	225 (2.1%)	320 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	153 (1.4%)	171 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	310 (2.9%)	916 (10.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	743 (7.0%)	515 (5.7%)
Total	10,663 (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	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	11,648	57.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	8,716	42.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units	20,364	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Port Arthur

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	6,467	31.8%
2-Person Household	5,987	29.4%
3-Person Household	3,236	15.9%
4+ Person Household	4,674	23.0%
Total Housing Units	20,364	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Port Arthur

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	3,169 (49.0%)	3,298 (51.0%)
2-Person Household	3,872 (64.7%)	2,115 (35.3%)
3-Person Household	1,846 (57.1%)	1,390 (42.9%)
4+ Person Household	2,761 (59.1%)	1,913 (40.9%)
Total Housing Units	11,648 (57.2%)	8,716 (42.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Port Arthur

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	2,783 (61.9%)	1,715 (38.1%)
High School Diploma	3,460 (53.7%)	2,982 (46.3%)
College/Associate Degree	3,786 (55.7%)	3,006 (44.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	1,619 (61.5%)	1,013 (38.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Port Arthur

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	4,425	21.7%
35 to 44 Years	3,406	16.7%
45 to 54 Years	3,866	19.0%
55 to 64 Years	4,094	20.1%
65 to 74 Years	2,599	12.8%
75 to 84 Years	1,539	7.6%
85 Years and Over	435	2.1%
Total	20,364	100.0%

Housing Finances in Port Arthur

Median Income by Occupancy in Port Arthur

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	11,648 (57.2%)	$57,612
Renter-Occupied	8,716 (42.8%)	$27,126
Average	20,364 (100.0%)	$45,357

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Port Arthur

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	530 (4.5%)	845 (9.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999	314 (2.7%)	866 (9.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999	391 (3.4%)	1,193 (13.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999	524 (4.5%)	700 (8.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999	594 (5.1%)	538 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999	1,022 (8.8%)	717 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999	1,548 (13.3%)	1,226 (14.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999	2,426 (20.8%)	1,289 (14.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999	1,380 (11.8%)	620 (7.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999	1,602 (13.8%)	492 (5.6%)
$150,000 or more	1,317 (11.3%)	230 (2.6%)
Total	11,648 (100.0%)	8,716 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Port Arthur

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	2,070 (17.8%)	1,024 (11.7%)
$300 to $499	3,343 (28.7%)	1,206 (13.8%)
$500 to $799	2,439 (20.9%)	987 (11.3%)
$800 to $999	863 (7.4%)	1,321 (15.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499	1,441 (12.4%)	2,912 (33.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999	531 (4.6%)	514 (5.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499	459 (3.9%)	41 (0.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999	197 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	305 (2.6%)	50 (0.6%)
Total	11,648 (100.0%)	8,716 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Port Arthur

Housing Structures in Port Arthur

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	14,150	69.5%
Single Unit, Attached	365	1.8%
2 Unit Apartments	404	2.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	905	4.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	1,852	9.1%
10 or more Apartments	2,479	12.2%
Mobile Home / Other	209	1.0%
Total	20,364	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Port Arthur

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	11,192 (79.1%)	2,958 (20.9%)
Single Unit, Attached	214 (58.6%)	151 (41.4%)
2 Unit Apartments	30 (7.4%)	374 (92.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	905 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	1,852 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	21 (0.9%)	2,458 (99.2%)
Mobile Home / Other	191 (91.4%)	18 (8.6%)
Total	11,648 (57.2%)	8,716 (42.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Port Arthur

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	18 (0.2%)	220 (2.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms	335 (2.9%)	2,072 (23.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms	4,138 (35.5%)	4,785 (54.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms	5,635 (48.4%)	1,377 (15.8%)
8 or more Rooms	1,522 (13.1%)	262 (3.0%)
Total	11,648 (100.0%)	8,716 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Port Arthur

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	6,647 (57.1%)	1,704 (19.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	90 (0.8%)	32 (0.4%)
Electricity	4,761 (40.9%)	6,750 (77.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	22 (0.2%)	12 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	0 (0.0%)	34 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used	128 (1.1%)	184 (2.1%)
Total	11,648 (100.0%)	8,716 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Port Arthur

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	591 (5.1%)	1,622 (18.6%)
1 Vehicle	3,489 (29.9%)	4,407 (50.6%)
2 Vehicles	4,617 (39.6%)	2,135 (24.5%)
3 or more Vehicles	2,951 (25.3%)	552 (6.3%)
Total	11,648 (100.0%)	8,716 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Port Arthur

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Port Arthur

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	8,175	3,473
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	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	2,661 (32.6%)	334 (9.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999	2,745 (33.6%)	892 (25.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999	2,388 (29.2%)	1,777 (51.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999	321 (3.9%)	363 (10.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999	12 (0.2%)	80 (2.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999	12 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	36 (0.4%)	27 (0.8%)
Total	8,175 (100.0%)	3,473 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Port Arthur

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	652 (8.0%)	120 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999	1,257 (15.4%)	192 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999	714 (8.7%)	252 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999	1,180 (14.4%)	308 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999	1,742 (21.3%)	368 (10.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999	956 (11.7%)	684 (19.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999	1,069 (13.1%)	424 (12.2%)
$150,000 or more	605 (7.4%)	533 (15.3%)
Total	8,175 (100.0%)	3,473 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Port Arthur

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	5,103 (62.4%)	68,350 (1,968.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x	790 (9.7%)	1,900 (54.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x	767 (9.4%)	572 (16.5%)
4.0x or more	1,302 (15.9%)	230 (6.6%)
Total	8,175 (100.0%)	3,473 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Port Arthur

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	2,767 (33.9%)	31 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,499	1,566 (19.2%)	313 (9.0%)
$800 to $1,499	2,235 (27.3%)	656 (18.9%)
Total	8,175 (100.0%)	3,473 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Port Arthur

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Arthur

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	4,763 (91.3%)	451 (8.6%)
6 to 18 Years	8,838 (78.8%)	2,375 (21.2%)
19 to 25 Years	3,180 (56.7%)	2,428 (43.3%)
26 to 34 Years	3,644 (56.3%)	2,829 (43.7%)
35 to 44 Years	3,340 (51.4%)	3,155 (48.6%)
45 to 54 Years	4,240 (61.3%)	2,681 (38.7%)
55 to 64 Years	4,668 (72.8%)	1,745 (27.2%)
65 to 74 Years	3,955 (98.7%)	54 (1.3%)
75 Years and older	2,886 (98.1%)	55 (1.9%)
Total	39,514 (71.5%)	15,773 (28.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Port Arthur

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	4,763 (91.3%)	451 (8.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	8,838 (78.8%)	2,375 (21.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	3,180 (56.7%)	2,428 (43.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Port Arthur

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	9,943 (72.7%)	3,742 (27.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999	8,699 (72.4%)	3,318 (27.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999	7,424 (68.5%)	3,408 (31.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999	4,292 (70.3%)	1,813 (29.7%)
$100,000 and over	9,073 (72.4%)	3,455 (27.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Arthur

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	3,954 (75.8%)	854 (16.4%)
6 to 18 Years	6,384 (56.9%)	2,805 (25.0%)
19 to 25 Years	945 (16.9%)	2,420 (43.1%)
25 to 34 Years	1,203 (18.6%)	2,477 (38.3%)
35 to 44 Years	559 (8.6%)	2,827 (43.5%)
45 to 54 Years	993 (14.3%)	3,467 (50.1%)
55 to 64 Years	1,313 (20.5%)	3,729 (58.2%)
65 to 74 Years	3,808 (95.0%)	1,689 (42.1%)
75 Years and over	2,870 (97.6%)	1,306 (44.4%)
Total	22,029 (39.8%)	21,574 (39.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Port Arthur

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	58 (2.6%)	10 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years	368 (6.7%)	294 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years	612 (9.5%)	494 (7.8%)
35 to 64 Years	1,727 (18.2%)	1,643 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years	835 (41.1%)	824 (41.6%)
75 Years and over	687 (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 Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	10 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years	50 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	33 (0.5%)	139 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years	460 (4.8%)	432 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years	265 (13.1%)	143 (7.2%)
75 Years and over	358 (29.8%)	331 (19.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Port Arthur: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	58 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	118 (2.1%)	6 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years	73 (1.1%)	122 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years	569 (6.0%)	614 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years	342 (16.9%)	274 (13.9%)
75 Years and over	276 (23.0%)	248 (14.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Port Arthur: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	225 (4.1%)	294 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years	484 (7.5%)	277 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years	411 (4.3%)	552 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years	281 (13.8%)	106 (5.4%)
75 Years and over	148 (12.3%)	255 (14.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Port Arthur: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	51 (0.9%)	2 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	114 (1.8%)	19 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years	846 (8.9%)	1,197 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years	559 (27.5%)	628 (31.7%)
75 Years and over	499 (41.6%)	661 (38.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Port Arthur: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	33 (0.6%)	2 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	55 (0.9%)	48 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years	172 (1.8%)	203 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years	62 (3.0%)	33 (1.7%)
75 Years and over	118 (9.8%)	173 (9.9%)

Technology Access in Port Arthur

Computing Device Access in Port Arthur

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	11,449	56.2%
Smartphone	18,041	88.6%
Tablet	9,405	46.2%
No Computing Device	1,465	7.2%
Total	20,364	100.0%

Internet Access in Port Arthur

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	54	0.3%
Broadband Home	11,603	57.0%
Cellular Data Only	4,932	24.2%
Satellite Internet	868	4.3%
No Internet	3,420	16.8%
Total	20,364	100.0%

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 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.

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.

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%.