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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.
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.
In 2000, Port Arthur had a median family income of $32,143.
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.
Of the housing in Port Arthur, approximately 62% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the city are low by Texas standards.
In Port Arthur, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Port Arthur to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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