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Port Neches, TX


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Port Neches, Texas

Introduction to Port Neches, Texas

Port Neches, Texas is 6 miles N of Port Arthur, Texas (center to center) and 85 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 Neches is 13,601.

Port Neches History

The region was originally the home of Atakapa Indians, a tribe dwelling on the coastal region of Texas. It was the site of Fort Grigsby, constructed during the American Civil War, which was built to prevent the Union forces from advancing up the Neches River. The fort, constructed in October 1862, was abandoned some time around July 1863.

Port Neches and nearby Attractions

  • Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
  • Port Neches - Grove High School Football and Track Stadium
  • Oak Bluff Cemetery
  • Effie & Wilton Hebert Public Library
  • Beaumont Family History Center

Things To Do In Port Neches

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is well known for its magnificent architecture. Many tourists love the ambience of peace and serenity prevalent on the Church grounds. Oak Bluff Cemetery is known for its quaint architecture. Port Neches-Grove High School Football and Track Stadium frequently hosts sports events that tourists can attend as spectators. Effie & Wilton Hebert Public Library is a place where tourists can unwind with a good book. Beaumont Family History Center is a popular museum located near the city.

Port Neches Transportation

Air transportation facilities are provided by Southeast Texas Regional Airport.

Port Neches Higher Education

Lamar University-Beaumont and McNeese State University provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 15%Port Neches Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 15%Port Neches Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 16%Port Neches Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Port Neches, TX

Comparing Port Neches 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
Male Share of the Population87
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men69
Senior Citizens66
Well-Paid Single Women59
Racial Diversity53
Female Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty79
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better69
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes63
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime44
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