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Port Neches

Texas · 13,040 residents · 8.594 sq mi
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Port Neches is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,343. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $110,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,040
−4%since 2000
from 13,601 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,517 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+4%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K13K13K14K1990201020202024Port Neches
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,343
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,523 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,055
+26%since 2000
from $22,273 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+16%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(11,154)
Black1%(124)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,296)
Asian2.3%(301)
Other1%(136)
Diversity Score31.8%(4,147)
Diversity Score
32
+78%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.5%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Neches, Texas?

Port Neches, Texas has about 13,040 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Neches, Texas earns about $58,343 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 $110,400, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Port Neches, Texas?

About 21.1% 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 11.3% 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 66 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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