Port Aransas, Texas

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Population in 2022: 3,277 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -2.8%
 
Males: 1,561  (47.6%)
Females: 1,716  (52.4%)
Median resident age:

54.8 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 78373.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,109 (it was $39,432 in 2000)
Port Aransas:

$65,109
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $55,437 (it was $23,681 in 2000)

Port Aransas city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $524,818 (it was $92,700 in 2000)
Port Aransas:

$524,818
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $251,396; detached houses: $258,665; townhouses or other attached units: $195,560; in 2-unit structures: $262,698; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $181,638; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $319,945; mobile homes: $76,978; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $65,558

Median gross rent in 2022: $2,069.

March 2022 cost of living index in Port Aransas: 89.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.6%
(6.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 7.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 16.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Port Aransas, TX (2022)
    • 2,49481.6%White alone
    • 34311.2%Hispanic
    • 1886.1%Two or more races
    • 70.2%American Indian alone

Races in Port Aransas detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Port Aransas, Texas as of May 09, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Port Aransas is 784 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Port Aransas by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(28.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(28.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(24.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
2
(51.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(28.1)
1
(28.1)
3
(80.5)
6
(155.7)
9
(226.2)
3
(74.0)
5
(120.3)
3
(70.7)
0
(0.0)
4
(91.7)
2
(44.3)
5
(152.2)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
3
(77.0)
3
(86.2)
2
(56.3)
3
(84.2)
5
(134.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(25.1)
3
(74.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(23.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(22.9)
3
(66.5)
1
(30.4)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
20
(513.3)
19
(546.0)
21
(591.0)
21
(589.1)
15
(402.6)
22
(570.8)
9
(226.2)
10
(246.6)
5
(120.3)
11
(259.1)
7
(164.3)
14
(321.0)
26
(576.1)
15
(456.5)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
72
(1,848)
66
(1,897)
56
(1,576)
45
(1,262)
46
(1,235)
41
(1,064)
53
(1,332)
36
(887.8)
60
(1,444)
38
(895.2)
14
(328.6)
24
(550.2)
16
(354.5)
16
(486.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
254
(6,520)
286
(8,218)
243
(6,839)
289
(8,107)
264
(7,085)
253
(6,565)
325
(8,170)
362
(8,927)
272
(6,545)
216
(5,088)
164
(3,850)
153
(3,508)
121
(2,681)
136
(4,139)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
12
(308.0)
14
(402.3)
16
(450.3)
22
(617.1)
38
(1,020)
13
(337.3)
24
(603.3)
32
(789.1)
27
(649.7)
25
(588.9)
27
(633.8)
17
(389.7)
22
(487.5)
31
(943.4)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(25.7)
0
(0.0)
2
(56.3)
1
(28.1)
2
(53.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(25.1)
1
(24.7)
1
(24.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(91.3)
City-Data.com crime index581.6686.2577.5683.6636.6602.8702.1662.4535.1428.7260.6354.4341.7497.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Port Aransas, TX

Crime rate in Port Aransas detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 29 (20 officers - 17 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.43
Texas average:

2.07
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Ancestries: German (18.6%), Irish (10.3%), Czech (8.2%), English (6.0%), American (5.6%), European (4.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 6 feet

Land area: 8.81 square miles.

Population density: 372 people per square mile   (very low).

Port Aransas, Texas map

181 residents are foreign born (3.9% Europe, 1.0% Latin America).

This city:

5.9%
Texas:

17.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,274 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $6,890 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Corpus Christi, TX (21.0 miles , pop. 277,454).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (142.4 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities:

Aransas Pass, TX (2.6 miles ),
Country Acres, TX (3.0 miles),
Ingleside, TX (3.0 miles ),
Falman-County Acres, TX (3.0 miles ),
Ingleside on the Bay, TX (3.0 miles ),
Falman, TX (3.0 miles),
Rockport, TX (3.8 miles ),
Gregory, TX (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 27.83 N, Longitude: 97.07 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Port A

Area code: 361

Distribution of median household income in Port Aransas, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Port Aransas, TX in 2022

Property values in Port Aransas, TX

Port Aransas satellite photo by USGS

Port Aransas tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 335 buildings, average cost: $256,200
  • 2021: 164 buildings, average cost: $407,700
  • 2020: 143 buildings, average cost: $407,700
  • 2019: 162 buildings, average cost: $237,500
  • 2018: 148 buildings, average cost: $236,400
  • 2017: 110 buildings, average cost: $231,200
  • 2016: 99 buildings, average cost: $227,900
  • 2015: 128 buildings, average cost: $225,700
  • 2014: 79 buildings, average cost: $233,600
  • 2013: 82 buildings, average cost: $233,600
  • 2012: 72 buildings, average cost: $233,600
  • 2011: 59 buildings, average cost: $233,600
  • 2010: 60 buildings, average cost: $233,600
  • 2009: 59 buildings, average cost: $233,600
  • 2008: 77 buildings, average cost: $233,600
  • 2007: 85 buildings, average cost: $265,700
  • 2006: 89 buildings, average cost: $212,300
  • 2005: 60 buildings, average cost: $181,500
  • 2004: 93 buildings, average cost: $194,300
  • 2003: 54 buildings, average cost: $152,600
  • 2002: 87 buildings, average cost: $151,000
  • 2001: 76 buildings, average cost: $151,000
  • 2000: 72 buildings, average cost: $154,200
  • 1999: 42 buildings, average cost: $178,000
  • 1998: 79 buildings, average cost: $144,600
  • 1997: 58 buildings, average cost: $87,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Port Aransas, TX residents
Average permit cost in Port Aransas, TX
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Texas:

3.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +1,100 (+48.5%).
Most common industries in Port Aransas, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (17.7%)
  • Educational services (13.8%)
  • Construction (9.0%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (7.1%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (4.0%)
  • Health care (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (15.8%)
  • Construction (14.5%)
  • Educational services (9.0%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (6.7%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (19.8%)
  • Educational services (19.1%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (9.1%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (3.8%)
  • Public administration (3.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Port Aransas, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (5.0%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (4.5%)
  • Carpenters (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Registered nurses (4.7%)
  • Cashiers (4.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)

Average climate in Port Aransas, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 79.4. This is about average.

City:

79.4
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.152. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.152
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 28.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.7. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 22.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.7
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Port Aransas-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 39% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/22/1954, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.0 miles away from the Port Aransas city center injured 25 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 9/20/1967, a category F3 tornado 16.8 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Port Aransas-area historical earthquake activity is above Texas state average. It is 49% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 94.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/9/1993 at 12:29:19, a magnitude 4.3 (4.1 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 93.4 miles away from Port Aransas center
On 4/25/2010 at 02:10:42, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 48.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/1/2018 at 16:28:56, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.9 miles away from Port Aransas center
On 3/24/1997 at 22:31:34, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 60.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 416.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Nueces County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 12, Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 4, Tropical Storms: 2, Winds: 2, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Port Aransas topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Port Aransas:

  • ISLAND HOME HEALTH CARE INC (1908 HWY 361)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Port Aransas:

  • BAY AREA DIA SVC ARANSAS PASS (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; ARANSAS PASS, TX)
  • ARANSAS PASS GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 7 miles away; ARANSAS PASS, TX)
  • COASTAL HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; ARANSAS PASS, TX)
  • GUARDIAN HEALTHCARE (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; ARANSAS PASS, TX)
  • CARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; ARANSAS PASS, TX)
  • ARANSAS PASS NURSING CONVALESCENT CTR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ARANSAS PASS, TX)
  • LEXINGTON PLACE NURSING AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ARANSAS PASS, TX)

Airports and heliports located in Port Aransas:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Port Aransas:

  • Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (about 18 miles; Corpus Christi, TX; Full-time enrollment: 9,092)
  • Del Mar College (about 21 miles; Corpus Christi, TX; FT enrollment: 5,213)
  • Texas A & M University-Kingsville (about 54 miles; Kingsville, TX; FT enrollment: 9,295)
  • Coastal Bend College (about 60 miles; Beeville, TX; FT enrollment: 2,880)
  • Victoria College (about 69 miles; Victoria, TX; FT enrollment: 2,730)
  • University of Houston-Victoria (about 69 miles; Victoria, TX; FT enrollment: 3,110)
  • Texas State Technical College-Harlingen (about 118 miles; Harlingen, TX; FT enrollment: 3,700)

Public high school in Port Aransas:

Public elementary/middle schools in Port Aransas:

  • OLSEN EL (Students: 244, Location: 100 STA ST, Grades: PK-5)
  • BRUNDRETT MIDDLE (Students: 121, Location: 100 STA ST, Grades: 6-8)
See full list of schools located in Port Aransas

Library in Port Aransas:

  • WILLIAM R BILL ELLIS MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $219,731; Location: 700 W AVE A; 21,817 books; 804 audio materials; 3,896 video materials; 50 state licensed databases; 73 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Port Aransas: Sportsplex Marina (A), University of Texas Marina (B), Island Moorings Marina (C), Port Aransas City Marina (D), Deep Sea Headquarters Marina (E), Port Aransas Police Department (F), Port Aransas Emergency Medical Service (G), Tarpon Inn (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Port Aransas: Trinity by the Sea Episcopal Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Royal Palm Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Port Aransas include: Nueces County Park (1), Port Aransas Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beach: Holiday Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Casa Del Cortes Condominiums (4903 State Highway 361), Tropic Island Motel & Rv Resort (315 Cut Off Rd), Alister Square Inn (122 South Alister Street), Blue Crab Inn (718 South Station), Coastal Breeze Cottages (215 East Oaks Avenue), Belles' by the Sea (1423 South 11th Street), Aransas Princess Condominiums (720 Beach Access Road 1A), Channel View Apt Rentals & Reservations (631 Channel View Drive), Coastal Lodge Port Aransas (403 Trojan Street).

Court: Port Aransas City - Municipal Court (705 West Avenue A).

Nueces County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Port Aransas and their reported violations in the past:

ARANSAS COUNTY MUD 1 (Population served: 348, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-27-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-27-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-17-2012)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2011 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-14-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-14-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-17-2012), St Public Notif received (DEC-12-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-14-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-14-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-17-2012), St Public Notif received (DEC-12-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-17-2012)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-20-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-20-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAY-17-2012)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2010 and JUN-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-20-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-20-2010), St Public Notif received (DEC-08-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAY-17-2012)
  • 10 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-27-2009), St Public Notif requested (MAR-27-2009), St Public Notif received (APR-27-2009), St Compliance achieved (AUG-04-2009)
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.0%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.8%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
6 people in military barracks, etc. in 2000
4 people in unknown juvenile institutions in 2000

Banks with branches in Port Aransas (2011 data):

  • American Bank, National Association: Port Aransas Branch at 216 S Alister St, branch established on 1995/04/24. Info updated 2007/02/06: Bank assets: $1,053.5 mil, Deposits: $952.0 mil, headquarters in Corpus Christi, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 12 total offices, Holding Company: American Bank Holding Corporation
  • ValueBank Texas: Port Aransas Branch at 500 S. Alister, branch established on 1964/09/14. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $171.6 mil, Deposits: $152.3 mil, headquarters in Corpus Christi, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: First International Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Port Aransas:

Marital status in Port Aransas, TX
  • Never married: 18.6%
  • Now married: 55.7%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 16.5%

For population 25 years and over in Port Aransas:

  • High school or higher: 96.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Texas average:

14.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Port Aransas
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Port Aransas, TX (based on Nueces County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic111,68738
Evangelical Protestant67,711228
Mainline Protestant14,42147
Other9,91927
Black Protestant1,35910
Orthodox5153
None134,611-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 30
Nueces County:

0.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Nueces County:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 39
This county:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 163
This county:

5.09 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 278
Here:

8.68 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.0%
State:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Nueces County:

26.6%
State:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Nueces County:

20.7%
Texas:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Port Aransas:

50.6%
Texas:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

47.5%
State:

47.4%

Average BMI:
Port Aransas:

29.2
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

21.4%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Port Aransas:

11.0%
State:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Texas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

37.7%
State:

33.1%

General health condition:
Port Aransas:

55.9%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

76.0%
State:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Port Aransas, TX Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 22$118,072$64,4030$0
Parks and Recreation 16$63,457$47,59315$23,051
Other Government Administration 13$84,820$78,2950$0
Solid Waste Management 12$64,329$64,3290$0
Health 10$32,240$38,6885$4,356
Other and Unallocable 9$38,196$50,92812$24,036
Gas Supply 8$34,999$52,4990$0
Police - Other 7$44,985$77,1171$1,882
Streets and Highways 7$25,934$44,4580$0
Financial Administration 5$30,586$73,4060$0
Water Transport and Terminals 4$17,586$52,7580$0
Local Libraries 4$11,224$33,6720$0
Transit 4$10,560$31,6800$0
Judicial and Legal 1$4,059$48,7081$4,334
Airports 0$0 1$2,203
Firefighters 0$0 12$22,057
Totals for Government 122$581,048$57,15247$81,918

Port Aransas government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $188,000 ($57.37)
    General - Other: $64,000 ($19.53)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($0.92)
  • Current Operations - Correctional Institutions: $647,000 ($197.44)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $531,000 ($162.04)
    Corrections - Other: $434,000 ($132.44)
    Police Protection: $389,000 ($118.71)
    General - Other: $285,000 ($86.97)
    Regular Highways: $281,000 ($85.75)
    Financial Administration: $113,000 ($34.48)
    General Public Buildings: $60,000 ($18.31)
    Local Fire Protection: $28,000 ($8.54)
    Central Staff Services: $27,000 ($8.24)
    Public Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $22,000 ($6.71)
    Public Welfare - Other: $19,000 ($5.80)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($2.44)
    Natural Resources - Other: $8,000 ($2.44)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $37,000 ($11.29)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $42,000 ($12.82)
    Corrections - Other: $16,000 ($4.88)
    Correctional Institutions: $7,000 ($2.14)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($0.92)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($0.31)

Port Aransas government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $333,000 ($101.62)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($2.44)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $21,000 ($6.41)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $38,000 ($11.60)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $115,000 ($35.09)
    Fines and Forfeits: $51,000 ($15.56)
    Interest Earnings: $10,000 ($3.05)
    Rents: $3,000 ($0.92)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($0.31)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($0.31)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $131,000 ($39.98)
    General Local Government Support: $20,000 ($6.10)
    Highways: $4,000 ($1.22)
  • Tax - Property: $1,983,000 ($605.13)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $632,000 ($192.86)
    Motor Vehicle License: $125,000 ($38.14)
    Other Selective Sales: $76,000 ($23.19)
    Amusements Sales: $3,000 ($0.92)

Port Aransas government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,012,000 ($308.82)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $883,000 ($269.45)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $129,000 ($39.37)

Port Aransas government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $45,000 ($13.73)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,962,000 ($598.72)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $61,000 ($18.61)

5.72% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($58,716 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.72%
Texas average:

8.12%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($567 average AGI)
Nueces County:

0.04%
Texas average:

0.04%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from San Patricio County, TX  0.47% ($48,617 average AGI)
from Bexar County, TX  0.43% ($54,018)
from Harris County, TX  0.31% ($58,338)


6.25% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($57,139 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.25%
Texas average:

7.40%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($289 average AGI)
Nueces County:

0.03%
Texas average:

0.03%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Bexar County, TX  0.63% ($57,522 average AGI)
to San Patricio County, TX  0.54% ($50,651)
to Harris County, TX  0.36% ($62,460)
Businesses in Port Aransas, TX
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1Holiday Inn1
Best Western1MasterBrand Cabinets2
Dairy Queen1Travelodge1
Days Inn1UPS1
Decora Cabinetry1Vans1
FedEx1

Strongest AM radio stations in Port Aransas:

  • KCTA (1030 AM; 50 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF THE SOUTHWEST)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KGBT (1530 AM; 50 kW; HARLINGEN, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KILE (1560 AM; 50 kW; BELLAIRE, TX; Owner: THE RAFTT CORPORATION)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSIX (1230 AM; 1 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: WITHERS FAMILY TEXAS HOLDING, LP)
  • KCCT (1150 AM; 1 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: RADIO KCCT, INC.)
  • KUNO (1400 AM; 1 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKTX (1360 AM; 1 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEYS (1440 AM; 1 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX)
  • KTMR (1130 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EDNA, TX; Owner: SIGA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Port Aransas:

  • KKPN (102.3 FM; ROCKPORT, TX; Owner: PACIFIC BROADCASTING OF MISSOURI LLC)
  • KPUS (104.5 FM; GREGORY, TX; Owner: PACIFIC BROADCASTING OF MISSOURI LLC)
  • KCCG (107.3 FM; INGLESIDE, TX; Owner: PACIFIC BROADCASTING OF MISSOURI LLC)
  • KOUL (103.7 FM; SINTON, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KZFM (95.5 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: MALKAN FM ASSOCIATES)
  • KLHB (98.3 FM; ODEM, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KFTX (97.5 FM; KINGSVILLE, TX; Owner: QUALITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KLTG (96.5 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KLUX (89.5 FM; ROBSTOWN, TX; Owner: DIOCESAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KKBA (92.7 FM; KINGSVILLE, TX; Owner: OHIO BROADCAST ASSOCIATES)
  • KSAB (99.9 FM; ROBSTOWN, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMXR (93.9 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKLM (88.7 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KRYS-FM (99.1 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSGR (91.1 FM; PORTLAND, TX; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KEDT-FM (90.3 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS PUBLIC BRAODCASTING SYSTEM)
  • KMJR (105.5 FM; PORTLAND, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KNCN (101.3 FM; SINTON, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Port Aransas:

  • KXCC-CA (Channel 45; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: CASA OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K57FC (Channel 57; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KIII (Channel 3; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 3 OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC.)
  • KRIS-TV (Channel 6; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: KVOA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KEDT (Channel 16; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • KZTV (Channel 10; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: EAGLE CREEK BROADCASTING OF CORPUS CHRISTI, LLC)
  • KORO (Channel 28; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • K50DW (Channel 50; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KWDT-LP (Channel 13; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: CLARK ORTIZ)
  • KADM-LP (Channel 63; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: ARACELIS ORTIZ)
  • KLAO-LP (Channel 55; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: CLARK ORTIZ)
  • KTOV-LP (Channel 7; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 7 OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC.)
  • KCRP-CA (Channel 41; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KXPX-CA (Channel 14; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: GH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K21GM (Channel 21; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: GH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KHCC-LP (Channel 35; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: MINERVA R. LOPEZ)
  • KTMV-LP (Channel 8; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: MINERVA R. LOPEZ)
  • K68DJ (Channel 68; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: KVOA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
Port Aransas fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Port Aransas fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED3$146,193114$237,806106$248,77312$130,672156$241,8301$126,920
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$05$174,5649$205,6090$08$185,4760$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$137,91529$174,40561$204,4551$249,85064$188,8720$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$010$159,67733$211,2381$80,95019$229,6750$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$05$294,62414$221,5440$012$267,8860$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0051.02 , 0051.03

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED8$210,3741$296,8203$182,557
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED3$243,1870$02$260,315
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$321,3050$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$258,3450$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0051.02 , 0051.03

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Port Aransas, TX
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Port Aransas, TX - Value

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Port Aransas, Texas:

  • Plantation Suites & Conference Center, 1909 Hwy 361, Port Aransas, Texas 78373 , Phone: (361) 749-3866, Fax: (361) 749-7873
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 727 S 11th St, Port Aransas, Texas 78373 , Phone: (361) 749-5222, Fax: (361) 749-5255
  • Hampton Inn & Suites, 2208 State Hwy 361, Port Aransas, Texas 78373 , Phone: (361) 749-8888, Fax: (361) 749-1926
All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in Port Aransas, Texas
Most common first names in Port Aransas, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William2574.4 years
Robert2065.9 years
James1974.7 years
John1667.0 years
Jack971.4 years
Mary977.3 years
Frank779.9 years
Elizabeth679.6 years
Dorothy682.7 years
Charles674.5 years
Most common last names in Port Aransas, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith869.9 years
Mathews778.7 years
Johnson677.0 years
Brown684.7 years
Ray581.4 years
Dreyer482.2 years
Barr486.7 years
Littleton470.1 years
Moore475.2 years
Parker472.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Port Aransas, TX
  • 86.0%Electricity
  • 12.9%Utility gas
  • 1.0%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Port Aransas, TX
  • 100.0%Electricity


Port Aransas compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Port Aransas on our top lists:

  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Australian and New Zealand Subregion (population 500+)"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Australia and New Zealand Subregion (population 500+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #62 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #94 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
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