Port Arthur Jefferson County, Texas
Port Arthur: City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States
About
Port Arthur is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 53,818 and a population density of 144 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 54,280 inhabitants.
Geography
Port Arthur is located at 29°53'7"N 93°56'32"W (29.8851900, -93.9423300).
Weather
Port Arthur forecast: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. more
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Port Arthur Quick Facts
| Population : | 54,280 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Postal code : | 77640–77643 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 409 |
| Area : | 373.41 km2 |
| Altitude : | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:26:52 (1st August 2021) |
| Density : | 145 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 0.85% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 94℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Demographics
The population of Port Arthur increased by 0.85% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 53,818 | - | census |
| 2011 | 54,905 | 1.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 54,563 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 54,719 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 54,529 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 55,378 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 55,566 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 55,433 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 54,889 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 54,280 | -1.12% | estimation process |
People born in Port Arthur (87)
People born in Port Arthur, including jazz guitarist Zachary Breaux, painter and graphic artist Robert Rauschenberg, golfer and athlete Babe Didrikson Zaharias, you can see a list of people who born in Port Arthur.
- Evelyn Keyes (American film actress)
- Amy Acuff (American athlete)
- The Big Bopper (American musician, songwriter, and disc jockey)
- G. W. Bailey (actor)
- Stephen Jackson (American basketball player)
- Leah Rhodes (American costume designer)
- Pimp C (American rapper and record producer from Texas)
- Billy Hadnott (American musician)
- Johnny Preston (American musician)
- Gary Zukav (American writer and revivalist)
- Jimmy Wyble (American guitarist)
- Paul Jones (American professional wrestler and manager)
- Jamaal Charles (American football player)
- Ted Dunbar (American musician)
- C. J. Chenier (American musician)
- Danny Gorrer (Player of American football)
- Bryan Sallier (American basketball player)
- Jimmy Johnson (American football coach, American college football player, American college football coach, Super Bowl champion)
Schools
College & universities near Port Arthur
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226116 | Lamar State College-Port Arthur | Port Arthur (TX) | 77640 |
| 226091 | Lamar University | Beaumont (TX) | 77705 |
| 441760 | Lamar Institute of Technology | Beaumont (TX) | 77705 |
| 434283 | Academy of Hair Design-Beaumont | Beaumont (TX) | 77701-4650 |
| 226107 | Lamar State College-Orange | Orange (TX) | 77630 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Port Arthur
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMT | Beaumont | 2555 W. Cedar Street | RAIL |
| LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
| GLS | Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas | 25th St. and Strand St. | BUS |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Jefferson County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | 116,825 | County seat of Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| Nederland | 17,371 | City in Texas, United States |
| Groves | 15,480 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Texas, United States of America |
| Port Neches | 12,655 | City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| Central Gardens | 4,347 | Census designated place |
| Fannett | 2,252 | |
| Bevil Oaks | 1,225 | City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| China | 1,206 | City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| Pine Island | 1,159 | Town of the United States |
| Nome | 595 | City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| Higgins | 391 | City in the United States |
| Taylor Landing | 240 | City in Jefferson County, Texas |
Distance to Other Cities
Port Arthur distances to largest Texas cities