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.
Geography
Port Arthur is located at 29°53'7"N 93°56'32"W (29.8851900, -93.9423300).
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Weather
Port Arthur forecast: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. more
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Port Arthur Quick Facts
| 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 : | 04:20:38 (21st October 2021) |
| Density : | 144 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 86℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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 |
Local Places in Port Arthur
1 Port Arthur Utility Operations
Address: 444 4th St, Port Arthur, TX 77640 ➦ Show Map
☎ +14099838225 🔗 Url
2 Port Arthur City Hall
Address: 444 4th St, Port Arthur, TX 77640 ➦ Show Map
☎ +14099838100 🔗 Url
3 Port Authur Purchasing
Address: 444 4th St, Port Arthur, TX 77640 ➦ Show Map
☎ +14099838160 🔗 Url
4 Port Arthur City Human Resources
Address: 444 4th St, Port Arthur, TX 77640 ➦ Show Map
☎ +14099838216 🔗 Url
5 Port Arthur City Manager
Address: 444 4th St, Port Arthur, TX 77640 ➦ Show Map
☎ +14099838101 🔗 Url
6 Port Arthur Mayor
Address: 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, you can see a list of people who born in Port Arthur.
- 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 places with the same name (1)
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