Port Neches, Texas

Quick Statistics

Port Neches is a community in Jefferson County, Texas, home to about 13,664 people spread across 8.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $49,270 a year, and a typical home is worth about $253,200. About 38.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 78.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 5 percent over the past decade.

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13,664
Total Population
▲ up 5% since 2012
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8.59 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$49,270
Median Personal Income
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$253,200
Median Home Value
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38.4%
College Educated
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78.5%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 6.0 points since 2010
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Port Neches ranks number 220 of 1,795 in population, number 460 in median household income, number 448 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Port Neches typically top out near 93°F in July, while January nights average about 44°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Port Neches
# Town Distance Population
1.Nederland, TX2.5 mi.18,381
2.Groves, TX2.9 mi.16,976
3.Central Gardens, TX4.0 mi.3,976
4.Port Arthur, TX5.8 mi.55,828
5.Bridge City, TX8.8 mi.9,640
6.Rose City, TX11.4 mi.391
7.Vidor, TX11.7 mi.9,708
8.Taylor Landing, TX12.0 mi.284
Frequently Asked Questions About Port Neches

What is the population of Port Neches, Texas?
Port Neches has a population of about 13,664 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Port Neches, Texas in?
Port Neches is located in Jefferson County, Texas.

What is the median home value in Port Neches, Texas?
The median home value in Port Neches is about $253,200, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Port Neches, Texas?
The median personal income in Port Neches is about $49,270 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Port Neches, Texas?
Since 1950, 111 tornadoes have been recorded in Jefferson County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Port Neches, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 93 degrees and January lows about 44 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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