77642 Port Arthur, TX is home to the 38,845 residents and is located in Jefferson County. The population density of this small town is 1,921 people per square mile which is much lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. This thriving community has a variety of businesses such as Walmart Supercenter, Tractor Supply Company, and Golden Corral Buffet & Grill. Residents can enjoy outdoor activities all year round with beautiful local parks like Memorial Park and Babe Zaharias Park that offer walking trails, playgrounds, disc golf courses, and sporting fields. Other organizations in 77642 Port Arthur are the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2486, the Catholic Daughters of America Court Our Lady of Assumption No. 2368 and many more. As far as sports go there are youth recreational leagues available for basketball and baseball through the city's Parks & Recreation Department.
The population in Port Arthur (zip 77642) is 38,845. There are 1,973 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Port Arthur (zip 77642) is 32.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Port Arthur (zip 77642) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Port Arthur (zip 77642)
- 45.0% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 33.5% are married with children
- 28.0% have children, but are single
Race in Port Arthur (zip 77642)
- 21.1% are White
- 29.4% are Black
- 8.1% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 39.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander