Port Arthur, Texas

Population Data for Port Arthur, TX:

Population – 56966
Male – 47.56 %
Female – 52.44 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 38.19 %
Hispanic – 17.62 %
African American – 44.34 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.45 %
Asian – 5.94 %

Geographic Data for Port Arthur, Texas:

Population Density – 761.58 per sq. mi
Elevation – 21 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Port Arthur:

In Elementary School – 7,303 (47.14 %)
In High School – 3,902 (25.19 %)
In College – 2,025 (13.07 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 2,413 (6.88 %)
Associate’s Degree – 1,517 (4.32 %)
Some College, No Degree – 7,535 (21.47 %)
High School Graduate – 12,115 (34.52 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 5,070 (14.45 %)

Employment and Household Data for Port Arthur, TX:

Percentage of People Employed – 45.60 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 7.02 %
Unemployment Level – 13.32 %

Median Household Income – $25,689.50
Average Household Size – 2.60

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 37.31 %
2 Vehicles – 26.92 %
3 or more Vehicles – 10.17 %

Average Cost to Rent in Port Arthur - $797 per month