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Port O'Connor

Texas · 620 residents · 3.99 sq mi
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With 620 people, Port O'Connor is a city in Texas. At a median age of 66.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. Few US cities rank higher on income. The poverty rate is 0.2%, under the national 12.5%. The average commute runs 13 minutes.

At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $95,593, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Unique to this place

What stands out about Port O'Connor

Among the 6 cities and towns in the Port Lavaca area

  • 2nd in household income$95,593
  • 2nd in share with a bachelor's degree41.5%
  • 1st in home value$415,300
  • 6th in diversity score7.8
Section 01

Population & growth

620
−11%since 2023
from 698 in 2023
2010 – 2024
156 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 175 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
66.5
+2%since 2023
from 65.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.99 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
5577479371K1K201020202024Port O'Connor
2024620
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 512.1%(75)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.6%(10)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.3%(107)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.1%(50)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7459.5%(369)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840.2%(1)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$95,593
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $81,917 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$46,232
+21%since 2023
from $38,240 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.325
+21%since 2023
from 0.269 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$415,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $248,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
69.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.15 people
+5%since 2023
from 2.05 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
4.3
+43%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
94
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(678)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(600)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
8
+12%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.1%(19)
Ancestry
English48.4%(300)
German18.9%(117)
Scottish18.4%(114)
American16.5%(102)
Irish7.7%(48)
Section 05

Education

41.5%
+23.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
20.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−39%since 2023
from 21.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
94.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
5.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
54.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
80.5%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
38.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

39.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
60.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
11.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
11.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
3.2%
−20.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
56.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 70.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
79.5%
US average: 95.5%
99.8%
US average: 87.7%
96.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0.4%(1)
Married99.2%(242)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0.4%(1)
Women 15+
Never married9%(27)
Married68.8%(207)
Widowed22.3%(67)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
74.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
29.5%
US average: 13.8%
32.1%
US average: 18.4%
0.2%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
84.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
32.1%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 63 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Over time

Port O'Connor, decade by decade

Port O'Connor population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
20101,253$51,069$259,80611.3%49.7
2020954$64,078$245,4384.7%36.3
2024620$95,593$415,30041.5%7.8

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port O'Connor, Texas?

Port O'Connor, Texas has about 620 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port O'Connor, Texas?

The typical household in Port O'Connor, Texas earns about $95,593 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port O'Connor, Texas expensive?

In Port O'Connor, Texas, the median home is worth about $415,300.

How educated are people in Port O'Connor, Texas?

About 41.5% of adults age 25 and over in Port O'Connor, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port O'Connor, Texas?

About 0.2% of people in Port O'Connor, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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