Port Neches, TX population by race
The table below shows Port Neches's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,948 | 87.63% |
| Black or African American | 120 | 0.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 427 | 3.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 132 | 0.97% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,008 | 7.39% |
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Port Neches population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Port Neches has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Port Neches's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Port Neches population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 87.63% are white, 0.88% are Black or African American, 3.13% are Asian, 0.97% are some other race and 7.39% are multiracial.
Port Neches 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Port Neches is White with a population of 11,948 (87.63% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,008 (7.39% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Port Neches, TX
By ethnicity, 1,084 (7.95% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 12,551 (92.05% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Port Neches, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 11,465 (91.35% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Port Neches, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Port Neches's Non-Hispanic population.
Port Neches Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 11,465 | 91.35% |
| Black or African American alone | 120 | 0.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 402 | 3.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 564 | 4.49% |
Among the Hispanic population in Port Neches, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 902 (83.21% of the total Hispanic population).
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Port Neches, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Port Neches's Hispanic population.
Port Neches Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 902 | 83.21% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 17 | 1.57% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 165 | 15.22% |
Things to know
What percentage of Port Neches, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.95% of Port Neches population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Port Neches, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 902 (83.21% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Port Neches, TX have?
Port Neches, TX has 120 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.88% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Port Neches is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Port Neches, TX?
With 92.05% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Port Neches.
That being said, with a 3.13% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Port Neches.
What is the majority race in Port Neches, TX?
With a population of 11,948 (87.63% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Port Neches.
Asians are second largest race in Port Neches, with 3.13% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
