Port Arthur is a city in Texas state in USA with a population of 54705 residents.. The poverty rate of Port Arthur is 26.7%, which is 91% higher than national average. The typical household in Port Arthur earns $37794 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 7 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 61.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Port Arthur, only 74% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Port Arthur remained 8.6%, which is 83% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Port Arthur, only 10% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Port Arthur is 82, which is 18% lower than national average. Median home value in Port Arthur is $68700 , which is 70% lower than national average. While median income in Port Arthur remained $37794, which is 44% lower than national average.