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Crime in Port Arthur summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Port Arthur. Key points include:
There were 1,251 total crimes in Port Arthur in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Port Arthur is 2,258.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Port Arthur is 718.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Port Arthur is 1,539.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Port Arthur is 6.56% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Port Arthur Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Port Arthur / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,251 | 2,258.2 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 398 | 718.5 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 6 | 10.8 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 60 | 108.3 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 294 | 530.7 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 853 | 1,539.8 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 230 | 415.2 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 506 | 913.4 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 117 | 211.2 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Port Arthur summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Port Arthur. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Port Arthur is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Port Arthur is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Port Arthur is $119,804.
The median income in Port Arthur is $46,354.
Port Arthur's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Port Arthur Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Port Arthur | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 52 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Port Arthur, TX Weather
The average high in Port Arthur is 76.8° and the average low is 60.0°.
There are 67.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 59.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Port Arthur |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 60.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 59.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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6 Reviews & Comments About Port Arthur
I'd like to visit Port Arthur for one of its pluses you forgot to point out. Janis Joplin was born there and her childhood home can be visited and photographed.
I'm from Port Arthur Tx and is not that bad idk what you talking about !, everybody knows each other here and it's a tough little city but it's still a good place
I'm From Port Arthur... Its not really that bad... The Town has a lot of tradition... With plenty basketball state titles...
I'm from Port Arthur and it is a s**t hole. If my family didn't still live there I would never visit.
I've lived in Port Arthur. Port Arthur is not that bad.
crime,murder & drug infested s**t hole,with terrible schools and worst city government politicians
bleed city dr do nothing to solve problems dirt cops,city official and a dirty town!!!!!!!!!!!
drug dealers and prostitutes
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Port Arthur Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Port Arthur
The current population in Port Arthur is 55,828. The population has increased 4.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55,828 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 55,779 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 55,897 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 55,757 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 54,705 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 55,109 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 55,249 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 55,177 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 54,913 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 54,864 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 54,685 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 54,193 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 54,022 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 53,825 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 53,676 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Port Arthur
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Port Arthur is:
15.8% White with 8,835 White residents.
41.9% African American with 23,369 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 22 American Indian residents.
4.5% Asian with 2,492 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 36 Other residents.
1.3% Two Or More with 726 Two Or More residents.
36.4% Hispanic with 20,348 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Port Arthur | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15.8% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 41.9% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 36.4% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Port Arthur
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Port Arthur is 50.2% female with 28,016 female residents.
Port Arthur is 49.8% male with 27,811 male residents.
| Gender | Port Arthur | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Port Arthur for adults over 25
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11.0% of adults in Port Arthur completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Port Arthur completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Port Arthur completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Port Arthur completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Port Arthur completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Port Arthur completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Port Arthur completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Port Arthur completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Port Arthur completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Port Arthur | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Port Arthur, Texas
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11.1% of households in Port Arthur earn Less than $10,000.
8.6% of households in Port Arthur earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.9% of households in Port Arthur earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.6% of households in Port Arthur earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.8% of households in Port Arthur earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.7% of households in Port Arthur earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.4% of households in Port Arthur earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.3% of households in Port Arthur earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.3% of households in Port Arthur earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.2% of households in Port Arthur earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Port Arthur | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.1% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.6% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.9% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.7% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
