Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Port Neches, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,664

Median Agei

41.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.2%10,820

Hispanic/Latino

12.6%1,725

Two or More

4.4%599

Asian

2.8%386

Black

1%134

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%421

High School Diploma

25.5%2,466

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%539

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%1,380

Associate's Degree

12.3%1,188

Bachelor's Degree

17.2%1,667

Master's Degree

6.5%628

Professional Degree

1.5%145

Doctorate

0.9%87

HS or Higher

88.2%

BA or Higher

26.1%

Graduate+

8.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$253,200

Median Renti

$1,095

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.3%3,845

Renter-Occupied

29.7%1,624

Total Units

6,262

Homeownership

70.3%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

220

$750–$1,000

403

$1,000–$1,250

498

$1,250–$1,500

154

$1,500–$2,000

296

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%41

2010–2019

8.5%535

2000–2009

6.5%405

1990–1999

12.5%780

1980–1989

7.5%468

1970–1979

18.9%1,183

1960–1969

31.8%1,991

1950–1959

8.5%531

1940–1949

3.6%226

1939 or earlier

1.6%102

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.3%3,241

Electricity

36.6%2,001

Wood

2.9%158

Bottled/LP Gas

1%57

Solar

0.2%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,637

Mean Household Incomei

$116,491

Per Capita Incomei

$45,472

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

7.4%

Labor Forcei

6,970

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

138

Residentsi

293

Avg. Tenant Renti

$386/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

42 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers138 homes91% occupied$386/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $81,637/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

76%

Very low income$24K–$41K/yr

17%

Low income$41K–$65K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

89% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

80% of subsidized households are minority

13% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

17% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8936.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

297

Philippines

India

Workforce

Total Employed

6,454

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

807(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.4%Insured

11.6%Uninsured