Demographics in Port Arthur, TX

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Port Arthur?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

55,779

Male

27,383

49.1%

Female

28,396

50.9%

Median Age

34.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

24.6%

Black

42.5%

Hispanic

35.5%

Asian

5.5%

Two or More

15.1%

Other

11.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

7.0%

High School or Higher

29.8%

Foreign Born

20.6%

Veterans

3.2%

Married

32.2%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Port Arthur, TX has a population of 55,779 with a median age of 34.4. The racial makeup is 24.6% White, 35.5% Hispanic, 42.5% Black, 5.5% Asian. About 7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 20.6%.