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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Beaumont Metro

Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX · 3 counties · 397,565 residents · 2,101.097 sq mi
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Beaumont has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,006. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,568.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
397,565
+3%since 2000
from 385,090 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
189 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+7%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
358K369K380K391K402K1990201020202024Beaumont
2024397K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,006
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,704 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,519
+62%since 2000
from $17,616 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,568
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,510 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+35%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64%(246,500)
Black24.6%(94,872)
Hispanic / Latino8%(30,832)
Asian2.1%(7,996)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(245,671)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(207,916)
Black23.9%(94,874)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(69,597)
Asian2.9%(11,450)
Other1.7%(6,957)
Diversity Score78.1%(310,652)
Segregation Score59.6%(236,773)
Diversity Score
78
+22%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
60
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.5%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

BeaumontCENTRAL112,967Port ArthurCENTRAL55,804
What's inside

3 component counties

Jefferson CountyCENTRAL254,321Orange County86,266Hardin County58,723
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX?

Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX has about 397,565 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX?

The typical household in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX earns about $55,006 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX expensive?

In Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, the median home is worth about $121,568, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX?

About 15.9% of people in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36,339 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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