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Port Arthur, Texas

Verified Oct 11, 2026

Who leads Port Arthur, with the evidence behind the record.

City leadership

Leader: Charlotte M. Moses
Role: Mayor
Population: 57,755; Census Bureau estimate
Last verified: Oct 11, 2026; Matched the official page in an automated check
Last checked: Oct 11, 2026; The check matched the published record

Source & verification

Verification source
portarthurtx.gov/m/directory/employee?eid=250 ↗
Official leadership page
portarthurtx.gov/m/directory/employee?eid=250 ↗
City website
portarthurtx.gov ↗

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Leaders on record

Charlotte M. Moses Current
Mayor · added Jul 3, 2026 · verified Oct 11, 2026
Thurman Bartie Former
Mayor (Ceremonial) · added May 4, 2026

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Demographics

Census Bureau data for the city

Population: 57,755
Median household income: $45,357
Median age: 33.7
Land area: 75.55 sq mi
Population density: 764.5 per sq mi
County: Jefferson County
Metro area: Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

City government

Budget and contact

Annual budget: ~$202M
Official website: portarthurtx.gov ↗

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