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Demographics
U.S. Census Population (2000 Figures)
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Port Arthur |
Jefferson County |
| Total Population |
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57,755 |
252,051 |
| Age Distribution |
Under 15 |
23.8% |
21.2% |
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15-24 |
14.5% |
14.7% |
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25-54 |
38.2% |
42.3% |
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55-64 |
7.9% |
8.2% |
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65 and older |
15.6% |
13.6% |
| Median Age |
1990 |
33.6 |
33.0 |
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2000 |
34.6 |
35.3 |
| Ethnic Composition* |
White |
31.8% |
51.8% |
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Black |
43.5% |
33.5% |
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Asian/
Pacific Islander |
5.9% |
2.9% |
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American Indian |
.3% |
.3% |
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Other |
1.1% |
1.0% |
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Hispanic* |
17.5% |
10.5% |
*Figures may not total exactly 100 percent. Hispanic ethnicity includes single race and multiracial population.
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census
Major Employers in Port Arthur
| Company |
Industry |
Employees |
| Port Arthur ISD |
Education |
1,275
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| Motiva Enterprises |
Petroleum Refining |
1,096
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| CHRISTUS St. Mary Hospital |
Medical Services |
900
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| The Medical Center of SETX |
Medical Services |
785
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| Walmart Super Center |
Retailer (2 locations) |
816
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| Valero Refining Group |
Petroleum Refining |
825
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| City of Port Arthur |
City Government |
659
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| Total Petrochemical USA, Inc. |
Petroleum Refining |
595
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| Chevron Phillips Chemical Company |
Petroleum Refining |
267
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Source: Area Employers
Sample Wages and Rates (2009)
| Occupation |
Median |
Occupation |
Median |
| Auto Technicians |
$16.77 |
Painters |
$15.90
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| Carpenters |
$14.92 |
Pipefitters |
$19.58 |
| Cashiers |
$8.02 |
Plumbers |
$19.58 |
| Computer Programmers |
$36.25 |
Receptionist/Clerks |
$11.00 |
| Computer Support Specialists |
$21.17 |
Retail Sales |
$10.97 |
| Correctional Officers & Jailers |
$14.07 |
Secretaries |
$12.37 |
| Electricians |
$18.64 |
Security Guards |
$11.54 |
| Electronics Engineer |
$41.31 |
Ship fitters |
$27.54 |
| Janitors |
$8.91 |
Surgical Technologists |
$17.93 |
| Machinist |
$15.70 |
Truck Drivers |
$16.80 |
| Mechanical Drafting |
$23.43 |
Waiters/Waitresses |
$7.58 |
| Network Administrators |
$30.79 |
Welders |
$15.70 |
| Nurses |
$28.71 |
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Source: Texas Workforce Commission
Unemployment
As of
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City |
Rate |
| January 2010 |
Beaumont/Port Arthur |
11%
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January 2010
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Texas |
8.6% |
January 2010
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United States |
10.6%
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Port Arthur’s unemployment rate is 8.8%.
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