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Port Neches

Texas · 13,768 residents (2025 est.) · 8.594 sq mi
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Port Neches has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,637. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $253,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,664
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13,601 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,590 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+7%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,768 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K13K13K14K1990201020202024Port Neches
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,637
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,523 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,472
+104%since 2000
from $22,273 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+8%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,200
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,095
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+90%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(12,410)
Black0.9%(122)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(690)
Asian1.5%(209)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.9%(2,436)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(10,820)
Black1%(134)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(1,725)
Asian2.8%(386)
Other4.4%(599)
Diversity Score44.3%(6,050)
Diversity Score
44
+147%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2017
from 83.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 90.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Neches, Texas?

Port Neches, Texas has about 13,664 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port Neches, Texas?

The typical household in Port Neches, Texas earns about $81,637 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Neches, Texas expensive?

In Port Neches, Texas, the median home is worth about $253,200, and the typical rent is about $1,095 a month.

How educated are people in Port Neches, Texas?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Port Neches, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Neches, Texas?

About 13.1% of people in Port Neches, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Neches, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Neches, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 690 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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