Port Arthur, Texas Profile
Port Arthur, TX
Population Demographics
As of 2026 the population of Port Arthur, TX is 56,165. The population is expected to grow to 56,701 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.19%.
The median age of Port Arthur, TX residents is 36.
The diversity index of Port Arthur, TX is 86.8, meaning that there is a 87% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
Housing and Income
The average household income in Port Arthur, TX is $65,216 and projected to be $72,165 in 2031. Per capita income is $24,233, projected to be $26,671 in 2031. 1.23% of households – 691 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $365,692 and the average disposable income is $53,157.
There are 24,369 housing units in Port Arthur, TX; 11,733 are owner-occupied, 9,105 are rented, and 3,531 are vacant. The average home value is $194,059, with 3,397 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,065 built in 1939 or earlier.
Business and Workforce
There are 1,728 businesses in Port Arthur, TX, employing 21,917 workers and pulling from a labor force of 19,325 age 16 and above. 2,022 workers commute into Port Arthur, TX from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
16,515 residents both live and work in/around Port Arthur, TX. The average travel time is 23.4 minutes. 0.78% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.15% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 17,191 drive alone, 1,506 carpool, and 123 take public transportation. 297 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 208 residents work from home.
13,791 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 3,862 have associates degrees, 3,048 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,417 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-05-19