Titan Self Storage
For sale3249 25th Street, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
Beaumont–Port Arthur, known as the Golden Triangle, is a three-county metropolitan area in Southeast Texas between Houston and Lake Charles, Louisiana. Centered on Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Orange, it is shaped by the Neches and Sabine rivers, the Gulf Coast, and a major petrochemical corridor. The region’s identity was forged by the 1901 Spindletop oil strike near Beaumont, whose extraordinary wealth helped establish Southeast Texas as an important energy and industrial center. Today, the area combines working waterfronts, wetlands, historic communities, cultural diversity, and access to beaches and outdoor recreation.
Recreational Delights
Outdoor recreation ranges from Gulf beaches to inland wetlands and forests. Sea Rim State Park, southeast of Port Arthur, offers beachcombing, swimming, fishing, kayaking, birding, and camping along the Gulf of Mexico. Nearby McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge protects coastal marshes and prairie habitat popular with wildlife watchers, anglers, and paddlers. Sabine Lake provides opportunities for boating and saltwater fishing, while Pleasure Island adds beaches, bird habitat, and waterfront recreation near Port Arthur. In Beaumont, Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands is a favored destination for walking, photography, and birding. Village Creek State Park, north of Beaumont, features wooded trails, canoeing, fishing, and camping along Village Creek. The Big Thicket region, accessible north and west of the metro area, expands the possibilities for hiking, nature study, and paddling through one of Texas’s most biologically diverse landscapes.
Culinary Scene
The Golden Triangle’s food culture reflects its Gulf Coast location, proximity to Louisiana, and diverse population. Gulf seafood, Cajun and Creole cooking, fried fish, shrimp, oysters, crawfish, and gumbo are regional staples, while Tex-Mex, barbecue, soul food, and classic American diners broaden the scene. Port Arthur has particularly strong Asian and Vietnamese influences, alongside seafood restaurants and locally rooted family businesses. Beaumont’s downtown and surrounding neighborhoods offer an evolving mix of casual eateries, coffee shops, breweries, food trucks, and chef-driven restaurants. Orange contributes additional Cajun, seafood, and Southern flavors. Seasonal crawfish boils, fish fries, and festival food create a distinctly communal dining culture, while the area’s proximity to Louisiana keeps spicy, rice-based, and seafood-centered dishes prominent throughout the metropolitan region.
Demographics
- The metropolitan area has 396,827 residents, with a median age of 37.7—slightly younger than the U.S. median of 38.9—reflecting a broad mix of families, working-age adults, students, and retirees.
- The population is 56.31% White overall, including 52.3% non-Hispanic White, 23.86% African American, 2.88% Asian, and 17.51% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
- Median household income is $64,659, below the U.S. median of $80,734. Beaumont is the principal city, while Port Arthur and Orange anchor the region’s industrial, maritime, and cultural identity.
Population
396,827
Growth 0.19%
Households
149,466
Growth 1.51%
Median Age
37.7
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$64,659
US Median Household Income $80,734
Radius Metrics Highlights in 3-mile radius
48,441
Total population
-1%
5 year population growth projection
17,219
Total households
$26,272
Per capita income
| 1 Mile | 3 Miles | 5 Miles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,099 | 48,441 | 76,517 |
| 5 year projected total population | 7,795 | 47,730 | 86,664 |
| Total households | 3,173 | 17,219 | 29,155 |
| Current Median Household Income | $48,820 | $54,055 | $60,493 |
| 5 year projected median household income | $59,131 | $76,309 | $76,837 |
| Current Per Capita Income | $21,879 | $26,272 | $30,723 |
| 5 year projected per capita income | $27,875 | $34,935 | $40,118 |
| Median home value | $100,702 | $121,900 | $150,942 |
Entertainment
Julie Rogers Theatre, Beaumont
Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont
Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, Beaumont
McFaddin-Ward House Museum, Beaumont
Quality of Life
The region offers relatively accessible housing, a moderate pace of life, and convenient access to beaches, wetlands, parks, and Louisiana and Houston. Residents benefit from strong industrial employment, regional healthcare, and community-oriented cities, though flood risk, hurricane exposure, and environmental concerns associated with heavy industry are important considerations.
2022 Population by age
6%
0-4 Years
21%
5-19 Years
6%
20-24 Years
27%
25-44 Years
24%
45-64 Years
16%
65+ Years
Employers
6%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Manufacturing
13.4%
Health Care and Social Assistance
13.37%
Construction
12.67%
Retail Trade
11.24%
Educational Services
9.8%
Accommodation and Food Services
8.15%
Transportation and Warehousing
5.85%
Public Administration
5.23%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
4.86%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
4.5%
Finance and Insurance
3.02%
Wholesale Trade
2.38%
Other
5.54%