Port Arthur, TX Demographics

A map of Port Arthur's Population by Race

Port Arthur, Texas has an estimated population of 55,828, a less than 1% change from the 56,039 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.9% Black, 36.4% Hispanic, 15.8% White, 4.5% Asian, 1.3% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Arthur, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Arthur has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Port Arthur, that probability was 68.5% in 2020 and 66.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Arthur is ranked the 69th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Port Arthur was ranked the 68th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Arthur's White Population

8,835 residents of Port Arthur, or 15.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Arthur is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Port Arthur ranks 1437th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Arthur's White population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Port Arthur's population has decreased from 16.5% to 15.8%.

Port Arthur is less White than neighboring Groves (55.4% White), Port Neches (79.2% White), Nederland (77.2% White), Beauxart Gardens (86.8% White), and Central Gardens (80% White).

Port Arthur's Black Population

23,369 residents of Port Arthur, or 41.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Arthur is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Port Arthur ranks 37th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Arthur's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. Black residents' share of Port Arthur's population has increased from 37.6% to 41.9%.

Port Arthur is more Black than neighboring Groves (5.6% Black), Port Neches (1% Black), Nederland (3.6% Black), Beauxart Gardens (0% Black), and Central Gardens (3.6% Black).

Port Arthur's Asian Population

2,492 residents of Port Arthur, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Arthur is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Port Arthur ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Arthur's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. Asian residents' share of Port Arthur's population has decreased from 5.8% to 4.5%.

Port Arthur is more Asian than neighboring Port Neches (2.8% Asian), Nederland (3% Asian), Beauxart Gardens (0% Asian), and Central Gardens (2.3% Asian). Port Arthur is less Asian than neighboring Groves (7.3% Asian).

Port Arthur's Hispanic Population

20,348 residents of Port Arthur, or 36.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Arthur is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Port Arthur ranks 776th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Arthur's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Arthur's population has decreased from 37.8% to 36.4%.

Port Arthur is more Hispanic than neighboring Groves (29.6% Hispanic), Port Neches (12.6% Hispanic), Nederland (13.9% Hispanic), Beauxart Gardens (11.9% Hispanic), and Central Gardens (9% Hispanic).

Port Arthur's Native American/Other Population

58 residents of Port Arthur, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Arthur is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Arthur ranks 1039th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Arthur's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Arthur's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Port Arthur is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Neches (0% Native American/Other), and Beauxart Gardens (0% Native American/Other). Port Arthur is less Native American/Other than neighboring Groves (0.2% Native American/Other), Nederland (0.2% Native American/Other), and Central Gardens (1.4% Native American/Other).

Port Arthur's Multiracial Population

726 residents of Port Arthur, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Arthur is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Port Arthur ranks 1287th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Arthur's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Arthur's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.3%.

Port Arthur is less Multiracial than neighboring Groves (1.9% Multiracial), Port Neches (4.4% Multiracial), Nederland (2.1% Multiracial), and Central Gardens (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.