Port Arthur, TXPublished Date: December 23, 2024Port Arthur is located in Jefferson County, Texas and has a population of 55,897. The poverty rate in Port Arthur is 26.7% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Port Arthur is 8% while the Jefferson County unemployment rate is 5.4%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 48.5% |
| Female | | 51.5% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Port Arthur | | 33.7 |
| Jefferson | | 36.8 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Port Arthur | | $45,357 |
| Jefferson | | $57,294 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Port Arthur | | $94,333 |
| Jefferson | | $146,456 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Port Arthur | | $938 |
| Jefferson | | $1,004 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Port Arthur | | 26.7% |
| Jefferson | | 18.2% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 30.8%
▩ Black or African American 42.3%
▩ Asian 6.2%
▩ Native 0.8%
▩ Pacific 0.2%
▩ Other 6.4%
▩ Hispanic 34%
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