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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Port Neches

Texas · 13,601 residents · 8.594 sq mi
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Port Neches is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,523. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $77,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,601
+5%since 1990
from 12,974 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,583 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,510 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+10%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K13K13K13K14K1990201020202024Port Neches
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,523
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,171 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,273
+47%since 1990
from $15,171 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$77,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$540
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $386 in 1990
US average: $602
78.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
22.0% rent
1.6
+11%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(12,730)
Black0.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(400)
Asian1.2%(156)
Diversity Score11.6%(1,507)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(12,410)
Black0.9%(122)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(690)
Asian1.5%(209)
Diversity Score17.9%(2,436)
18
+54%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.2%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−22%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Neches, Texas?

Port Neches, Texas has about 13,601 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Port Neches, Texas earns about $47,523 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 $77,600, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Port Neches, Texas?

About 20.6% 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 5.6% 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 627 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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