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 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 53,921 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Port Arthur
| Population : | 53,921 (2020) |
| 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 : | 02:45:28 (18th August 2022) |
| Density : | 144 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Port Arthur is located at 29°53'7"N 93°56'32"W (29.8851900, -93.9423300).
Port Arthur map
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- Official Website
Official website of Port Arthur
Demographics
The population of Port Arthur increased by 0.19% in 10 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 |
| 2020 | 53,921 | -0.67% | estimation process |
Other Places in Port Arthur
1 Port Arthur City Hall
444 4th St, Port Arthur, TX 77640 ➦ Show Map
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2 Port Authur Purchasing
444 4th St, Port Arthur, TX 77640 ➦ Show Map
☎ +14099838160 🔗 Url
3 Port Arthur City Human Resources
444 4th St, Port Arthur, TX 77640 ➦ Show Map
☎ +14099838216 🔗 Url
4 Port Arthur City Manager
444 4th St, Port Arthur, TX 77640 ➦ Show Map
☎ +14099838101 🔗 Url
5 Port Arthur Mayor
444 4th St, Port Arthur, TX 77640 ➦ Show Map
☎ +14099838105 🔗 Url
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, .
List
- Evelyn Keyes (American film actress) she was born in 20/11/1916
- Amy Acuff (American athlete) she was born in 14/07/1975
- The Big Bopper (American musician, songwriter, and disc jockey) he was born in 24/10/1930
- G. W. Bailey (actor) he was born in 27/08/1944
- Stephen Jackson (American basketball player) he was born in 05/04/1978
- Leah Rhodes (American costume designer) she was born in 21/07/1902
- Pimp C (American rapper and record producer from Texas) he was born in 29/12/1973
- Billy Hadnott (American musician) he was born in 30/11/1914
- Johnny Preston (American musician) he was born in 18/08/1939
- Gary Zukav (American writer and revivalist) he was born in 17/10/1942
- Jimmy Wyble (American guitarist) he was born in 25/01/1922
- Paul Jones (American professional wrestler and manager) he was born in 16/06/1942
- Jamaal Charles (American football player) he was born in 27/12/1986
- Ted Dunbar (American musician) he was born in 17/01/1937
- C. J. Chenier (American musician) he was born in 28/09/1957
- Danny Gorrer (Player of American football) he was born in 01/06/1986
- Bryan Sallier (American basketball player) he was born in 08/11/1969
- Jimmy Johnson (American football coach, American college football player, American college football coach, Super Bowl champion) he was born in 16/07/1943
Schools in Port Arthur
College & universities near Port Arthur, TX
| 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, TX
| 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 |
Post offices near Port Arthur
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Port Arthur Post Office | Port Arthur (TX) | 77640 |
| Grov Post Office | Groves (TX) | 77619 |
| Nederland Post Office | Nederland (TX) | 77627 |
| Port Nech Post Office | Port Neches (TX) | 77651 |
| Bridge City Post Office | Bridge City (TX) | 77611 |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Jefferson County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | 115,473 | County seat of Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| Nederland | 17,184 | City in Texas, United States |
| Groves | 15,268 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Texas, United States of America |
| Port Neches | 12,596 | City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| Central Gardens | 4,347 | Census designated place |
| Bevil Oaks | 1,209 | City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| Pine Island | 1,205 | Town of the United States |
| China | 1,204 | City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| Nome | 592 | City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| Higgins | 378 | City in the United States |
| Taylor Landing | 237 | City in Jefferson County, Texas |
Distance to Other Cities
Port Arthur distances to largest Texas cities
