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Port Neches, TX


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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.

The People and Families of Port Neches

In Port Neches, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Neches had a median family income of $53,729. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of Port Neches. There aren't a lot of poor people in the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Port Neches political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,200. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Port Neches Housing

Of the housing in Port Neches, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Port Neches, 97% of commuters drive to work.

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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