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29%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
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Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexPort NechesTexasNational
Income per capita$38,626$27,828$29,829
Median household income$75,164$54,727$55,322
Median income owner occupied$84,326$70,980$70,586
Median income renter occupied$47,917$36,330$35,192
Median earnings male$58,224$36,153$36,919
Median earnings female$33,786$25,035$26,250
Unemployment rate1.8%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level9.8%16.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Port Neches is 29% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Port Neches is 36% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Port Neches is 61% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Port Neches is 35% lower than the national average

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      $50,104 $75,164 $150,328
      City
      $36,481 $54,727 $109,454
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Port Neches median earnings by income bracket

      Port Neches employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry15.9%15.9%
      Manufacturing sector22.0%22.0%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services12.3%12.3%
      Public administration8.5%8.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.5%5.5%
      Education, health & social services9.4%9.4%
      Other25.7%25.7%

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      Port Neches, TX12,729$75,16435.9%

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      Port Neches, TX12,729$75,16435.9%
      Source: The Port Neches, TX employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).