Port Arthur , Jefferson County, Texas
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. In the 2010 census it had a population of 53,818 inhabitants and a population density of 144 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 54,280 inhabitants.
The city has a total area of 144.17 square miles (373.41 km2).
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Port Arthur, TX Quick Facts
| Population : | 54,280 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas |
| 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 : | 08:57:48 (14th April 2021) |
| Zip Code : | 77640 |
| Density : | 145 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 0.85% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 77℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
| Year | Population | Method |
| 2010 | 53,818 | census |
| 2011 | 54,905 | estimation process |
| 2012 | 54,563 | estimation process |
| 2013 | 54,719 | estimation process |
| 2014 | 54,529 | estimation process |
| 2015 | 55,378 | estimation process |
| 2016 | 55,566 | estimation process |
| 2017 | 55,433 | estimation process |
| 2018 | 54,889 | estimation process |
| 2019 | 54,280 | estimation process |
The population of Port Arthur increased by 0.85% in 9 years.
People born in Port Arthur, TX (87)
Many people were born here, 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, TX.
- 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)
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 |
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 |
| Bevil Oaks | 1,225 | City |
| China | 1,206 | City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| Pine Island | 1,159 | Town of the United States |
| Nome | 595 | City |
| Higgins | 391 | City in the United States |
| Taylor Landing | 240 | City in Jefferson County, Texas |
Distance to Other Cities
Port Arthur, TX distances to biggest Texas cities
