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Port Arthur, TX


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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.

The People and Families of Port Arthur

In Port Arthur, about 45% of adults are married.

Approximately 61% of Port Arthur is non-white. Port Arthur is home to people of a variety of races.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Arthur had a median family income of $32,143.

Political Inclinations

Among Port Arthur political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,550. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Port Arthur Housing

Of the housing in Port Arthur, approximately 62% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the city are low by Texas standards.

Commuting

In Port Arthur, 94% of commuters drive to work.

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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