Port Arthur, TX population by race
The table below shows Port Arthur's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,239 | 30.84% |
| Black or African American | 23,637 | 42.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 465 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 3,444 | 6.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 92 | 0.16% |
| Some other race | 3,567 | 6.38% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7,453 | 13.33% |
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Port Arthur population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Port Arthur has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Port Arthur's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Port Arthur population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 30.84% are white, 42.29% are Black or African American, 0.83% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.16% are Asian, 0.16% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 6.38% are some other race and 13.33% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Port Arthur, TX population by race.
The largest racial group in Port Arthur is Black or African American with a population of 23,637 (42.29% of the total population).
Port Arthur 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Port Arthur is Black or African American with a population of 23,637 (42.29% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 7,453 (13.33% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Port Arthur, TX
By ethnicity, 18,988 (33.97% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 36,909 (66.03% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Port Arthur, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 23,527 (63.74% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Port Arthur, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Port Arthur's Non-Hispanic population.
Port Arthur Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 9,313 | 25.23% |
| Black or African American alone | 23,527 | 63.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 32 | 0.09% |
| Asian alone | 3,444 | 9.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 92 | 0.25% |
| Some other race alone | 14 | 0.04% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 487 | 1.32% |
Among the Hispanic population in Port Arthur, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 15,309 (80.62% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Port Arthur, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Port Arthur's Hispanic population.
Port Arthur Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 15,309 | 80.62% |
| Puerto Rican | 509 | 2.68% |
| Cuban | 363 | 1.91% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,807 | 14.78% |
Things to know
What percentage of Port Arthur, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 33.97% of Port Arthur population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Port Arthur, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 15,309 (80.62% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Port Arthur, TX have?
Port Arthur, TX has 23,637 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 42.29% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Port Arthur is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Port Arthur, TX?
With 66.03% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Port Arthur.
That being said, with a 30.84% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Port Arthur.
What is the majority race in Port Arthur, TX?
With a population of 23,637 (42.29% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Port Arthur.
Whites are second largest race in Port Arthur, with 30.84% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates