Port Arthur, TX Demographics
A map of Port Arthur's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 21,165 | 37.8% |
Black | 21,046 | 37.6% |
White | 9,259 | 16.5% |
Asian | 3,272 | 5.8% |
Multiracial | 987 | 1.8% |
Native American/Other | 310 | 0.6% |
Port Arthur, Texas had a population of 56,039 in 2020. It was 16.5% White, 37.6% Black, 5.8% Asian, 37.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Port Arthur, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Port Arthur is the 68th most populous. 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's White Population
9,259 residents of Port Arthur identify as White, or 16.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Port Arthur considerably less than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Port Arthur is ranked #1436 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Port Arthur is less White than neighboring Groves (57.9% White), Port Neches (76.6% White), Nederland (69.6% White), Beauxart Gardens (80.1% White), and Central Gardens (75.4% White).
Port Arthur's Black Population
21,046 residents of Port Arthur identify as Black, or 37.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Port Arthur considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Port Arthur is ranked #36 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Port Arthur is more Black than neighboring Groves (6% Black), Port Neches (2.1% Black), Nederland (4.4% Black), Beauxart Gardens (0.5% Black), and Central Gardens (3.5% Black).
Port Arthur's Asian Population
3,272 residents of Port Arthur identify as Asian, or 5.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Port Arthur roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Port Arthur is ranked #93 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Port Arthur is more Asian than neighboring Groves (3.4% Asian), Port Neches (3.4% Asian), Nederland (4.3% Asian), Beauxart Gardens (1.6% Asian), and Central Gardens (2.9% Asian).
Port Arthur's Hispanic Population
21,165 residents of Port Arthur identify as Hispanic, or 37.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Port Arthur roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Port Arthur is ranked #775 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Port Arthur is more Hispanic than neighboring Groves (29.7% Hispanic), Port Neches (14.5% Hispanic), Nederland (17.9% Hispanic), Beauxart Gardens (12.9% Hispanic), and Central Gardens (15.2% Hispanic).
Port Arthur's Native American/Other Population
310 residents of Port Arthur identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Port Arthur roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Port Arthur is ranked #895 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Port Arthur is more Native American/Other than neighboring Groves (0.5% Native American/Other), Port Neches (0.5% Native American/Other), Beauxart Gardens (0.4% Native American/Other), and Central Gardens (0.5% Native American/Other). Port Arthur is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nederland (0.7% Native American/Other).
Port Arthur's Multiracial Population
987 residents of Port Arthur identify as Multiracial, or 1.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Port Arthur roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Port Arthur is ranked #1273 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Port Arthur is less Multiracial than neighboring Groves (2.5% Multiracial), Port Neches (3.1% Multiracial), Nederland (3.1% Multiracial), Beauxart Gardens (4.6% Multiracial), and Central Gardens (2.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.