Port Arthur
City in Jefferson County, Texas
Port Arthur is a city in Jefferson County, Texas, with 56,039 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Groves, 3.4 miles NW.
- 56,039residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 75.6 sq miland area · 195.7 km²
- 742 / sq mipopulation density
- 77640main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Port Arthur
Port Arthur is a city in the state of Texas, United States of America, located 90 mi (140 km) east of metropolitan Houston. Part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur metropolitan area, the city lies primarily in Jefferson County, with a small extension in Orange County. The second-largest oil refinery in the US, the Motiva Refinery, is located in Port Arthur.
Its population was 53,818 at the 2010 census, down from 57,755 at the 2000 census. In 2020, its population was 56,039. In the 19th century, initial attempts to settle the area had all failed, mostly. However, in 1895, Arthur Stilwell founded Port Arthur, and the town quickly grew, being incorporated as a city in 1898. It soon developed into a seaport and eventually became the center of a large oil-refinery network. The Rainbow Bridge across the Neches River connects Port Arthur to Bridge City.
Due to its location on the Gulf of Mexico, Port Arthur is vulnerable to hurricanes and other intense tropical weather, as well as extreme heatwaves, high humidity, and tornadoes. Since its inception, the city has experienced several incidences of extreme weather resulting in significant damages and casualties.
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Living in Port Arthur
- Median household income
- $46,354
- Median home value
- $107,400
- Median rent
- $1,021/mo
- Median age
- 35.5
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Port Arthur had 56,039 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 56,039 |
|---|---|
| Density | 742 per sq mi (286 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Port Arthur at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 56,039 (2020) |
| Land area | 75.55 sq mi (195.7 km²) |
| Water area | 47.19 sq mi (122.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.9000° N, 93.8944° W |
| ZIP codes | 77640, 77619, 77642 |
| Official website | portarthurtx.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4858820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Port Arthur
- Groves3.4 mi NW
- Port Neches5.8 mi NW
- Nederland8.0 mi NW
- Beauxart Gardens9.4 mi NW
- Bridge City9.6 mi N
- Central Gardens9.7 mi NW
- Taylor Landing14.3 mi W
- West Orange14.8 mi NE
- Pinehurst16.1 mi NE
- Vidor16.8 mi N
- Rose City17.0 mi NW
- Orange17.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Port Arthur
What county is Port Arthur in?
Port Arthur is in Jefferson County, Texas.
What is the population of Port Arthur, TX?
56,039 people lived in Port Arthur at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Port Arthur, TX?
The main ZIP code is 77640. Other ZIP codes: 77619, 77642.
What is the elevation of Port Arthur?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Port Arthur?
Groves (3.4 mi), Port Neches (5.8 mi), Nederland (8.0 mi), Beauxart Gardens (9.4 mi), Bridge City (9.6 mi).
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