Demographics & People — Port Arthur, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 55,779 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~55,900 |
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| Median Age | 35.5 |
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| Total Households | 21,097 |
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| Family Households | 13,457 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,708 |
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| Black or African American | 23,707 |
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| Asian | 3,072 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 19,799 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 41,719 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 18,988 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 15,309 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,678 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 2,061 |
| Irish | 1,719 |
| German | 1,461 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,371 |
| Hispanic: Nicaraguan | 978 |
| American | 937 |
Language
| English Only | 32,665 |
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| Spanish | 15,765 |
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| Population 5+ | 51,335 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,941 |
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| Population 18+ | 40,161 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 1.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Port Arthur, Texas.
