Port Neches, TX Demographics

A map of Port Neches's Population by Race

Port Neches, Texas has an estimated population of 13,664, a less than 1% change from the 13,692 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.2% White, 12.6% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, 1.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Neches, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Neches has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Neches, that probability was 39.0% in 2020 and 35.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Neches is ranked the 220th 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 Neches was ranked the 213th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Neches's White Population

10,820 residents of Port Neches, or 79.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Neches is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Port Neches ranks 391st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Neches's White population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Port Neches's population has increased from 76.6% to 79.2%.

Port Neches is more White than neighboring Groves (55.4% White), Nederland (77.2% White), and Bridge City (75.3% White). Port Neches is less White than neighboring Central Gardens (80% White), and Beauxart Gardens (86.8% White).

Port Neches's Black Population

134 residents of Port Neches, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Neches is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Port Neches ranks 781st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Neches's Black population has declined by an estimated 52.7%. Black residents' share of Port Neches's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.0%.

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

Port Neches's Asian Population

386 residents of Port Neches, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Neches is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Port Neches ranks 160th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Neches's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. Asian residents' share of Port Neches's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.8%.

Port Neches is more Asian than neighboring Central Gardens (2.3% Asian), Beauxart Gardens (0% Asian), and Bridge City (2.2% Asian). Port Neches is less Asian than neighboring Groves (7.3% Asian), and Nederland (3% Asian).

Port Neches's Hispanic Population

1,725 residents of Port Neches, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Neches is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Port Neches ranks 1360th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Neches's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Neches's population has decreased from 14.5% to 12.6%.

Port Neches is more Hispanic than neighboring Central Gardens (9% Hispanic), and Beauxart Gardens (11.9% Hispanic). Port Neches is less Hispanic than neighboring Groves (29.6% Hispanic), Nederland (13.9% Hispanic), and Bridge City (17.5% Hispanic).

Port Neches's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Neches, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Neches is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Neches ranks 1133rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Neches's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Neches's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Port Neches is less Native American/Other than neighboring Groves (0.2% Native American/Other), Nederland (0.2% Native American/Other), Central Gardens (1.4% Native American/Other), and Bridge City (0.1% Native American/Other).

Port Neches's Multiracial Population

599 residents of Port Neches, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Neches is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Port Neches ranks 911th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Neches's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 43.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Neches's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.4%.

Port Neches is more Multiracial than neighboring Groves (1.9% Multiracial), Nederland (2.1% Multiracial), Central Gardens (3.7% Multiracial), and Beauxart Gardens (1.3% Multiracial). Port Neches is less Multiracial than neighboring Bridge City (4.9% 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.