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Port Arthur, Texas

Introduction to Port Arthur, Texas

Port Arthur, Texas is 86 miles E of Houston, Texas. It is in Jefferson county. The city is part of the Beaumont - Port Arthur metro area. The population of Port Arthur is 57,755.

Port Arthur History

Arthur Edward Stilwell, founder of Kansas City Southern Railway, also founded the city of Port Arthur in the late 19th Century. Port Arthur suffered a considerable loss of reputation and economic prosperity under the corrupt rule of Mayor J.P. "Pink" Logan. The Mayor was formally indicted on election fraud charges in 1931. The case initiated the "Clean Government Movement" which was spearheaded by Logan's adversary, W.C. Welch. This movement ultimately resulted in the formation of the "James Committee", led by Tom James, which worked hard towards routing corruption in all levels of law enforcement and municipal government in the area.

Port Arthur and nearby Attractions

  • Babe Didrikson Zaharias Memorial Golf Course
  • Central Shopping Center
  • Government - Municipal Court
  • Port Arthur Reservoir
  • El Vista Church of Christ
  • Pace Cemetery

Things To Do In Port Arthur

Babe Didrikson Zaharias Memorial Golf Course was built in honor of "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias, an Olympic Gold medalist in multiple events. Her name has been featured in the Guiness Book of World Records as one of the most versatile female competitors of all times. Central Shopping Center serves as a place of attraction for visitors shopping for good deals. Port Arthur Reservoir is a popular place for anglers. The El Vista Church of Christ is a House of Prayer, famous for its magnificent architecture.

Port Arthur Transportation

Air transportation facilities are offered by the Southeast Texas Regional Airport.

Port Arthur Higher Education

Residents of Port Arthur can enroll at the local Lamar State College-Port Arthur. The Lamar University-Beaumont is also close by.

High Points

Port Arthur strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyPort Arthur Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyPort Arthur Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Port Arthur Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 12%Port Arthur Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Port Arthur, TX

Comparing Port Arthur to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Senior Citizens87
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population55
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better13
College Educated Adults13
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use39
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime43

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