Deep-blue refinery corridor anchored by one of the nation's busiest petrochemical coasts
Beaumont-Port Arthur's heavy concentration of petrochemical and port workers, alongside a majority-minority population, has produced consistent Democratic margins above 40 points in recent presidential cycles — unusual loyalty given the region's energy-sector economic base.
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 254K | R+8.9 | 38,936 | 46,596 | 86,314 | 14.3% |
| Jefferson | 253K | R+8.9 | 38,936 | 46,596 | 86,314 | 14.3% |
| Jefferson | 252K | R+8.9 | 38,936 | 46,596 | 86,314 | 14.3% |
| Jefferson | 243K | R+8.9 | 38,936 | 46,596 | 86,314 | 14.3% |
| Orange | 85K | R+66.7 | 5,945 | 30,191 | 36,338 | 6.0% |
| Orange | 85K | R+66.7 | 5,945 | 30,191 | 36,338 | 6.0% |
| Orange | 84K | R+66.7 | 5,945 | 30,191 | 36,338 | 6.0% |
| Orange | 83K | R+66.7 | 5,945 | 30,191 | 36,338 | 6.0% |
| Hardin | 58K | R+75.8 | 3,347 | 24,691 | 28,157 | 4.7% |
| Hardin | 56K | R+75.8 | 3,347 | 24,691 | 28,157 | 4.7% |
| Hardin | 52K | R+75.8 | 3,347 | 24,691 | 28,157 | 4.7% |
| Hardin | 48K | R+75.8 | 3,347 | 24,691 | 28,157 | 4.7% |
| Group | Local | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 58.4% | 57.4% |
▶Black / African American(12) | 24.4% | 12.2% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(16) | 12.9% | 19.3% |
▶Asian(6) | 2.4% | 6.0% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.4% | 4.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(3) | 0.4% | 0.9% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(10) | 0.2% | 0.9% |
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -16.8pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Evangelical-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Republican-leaning rural and exurban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.0% | 45.1% | — | — | |
| 21.1% | 32.7% | — | — | |
| 7.1% | 11.0% | — | — | |
| 3.9% | 6.0% | — | — | |
| 3.4% | 5.2% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 1.6% | 2.4% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 35.6% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area? 1,551,286 residents across 12 counties.
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 16pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+22 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | R+35.3 | R+31.8 | 3.5pp |