Economy & Jobs — Port Arthur, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,354 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,100 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,593 |
| Poverty Rate | 29.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% |
| In Labor Force | 21,540 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 20.5% |
| Construction | 18.2% |
| Retail | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Physician Offices | 299 |
| Fast Food | 195 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 187 |
| Law Offices | 149 |
| Gas Stations | 129 |
| Insurance Agencies | 125 |
| Dental Offices | 85 |
| Hotels Motels | 67 |
| General Merchandise | 59 |
| Auto Repair | 59 |
| Convenience Stores | 58 |
| Coffee Shops | 57 |
| Home Health | 54 |
| Child Day Care | 45 |
| Grocery Stores | 43 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.