Port Neches, Texas
City · Population 13,709 · #203 in Texas
About Port Neches
Set in the eastern part of Texas, Port Neches is a close-knit town, home to 13,709 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Port Neches is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.59 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,596 residents per square mile.
📰 Port Neches News Today
- 21-year-old charged with murder after Port Neches man run over during truck theft, police say 12newsnow.com · Aug 16
- Port Neches PD: Suspect runs over, kills 68-year-old man while trying to steal his truck KFDM · Aug 16
- Video captured Port Neches man being run over by his own truck and trailer as suspect stole it and fled, affidavit says 12newsnow.com · Aug 18
- Port Neches Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
- A Brief History of the Port Neches-Groves Indians Dave Campbell's Texas High School Football · Jun 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Port Neches Unique
- The only place in America named Port Neches — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 13,709.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Port Neches
- Neches River Wheelhouse — seafood
- Cheddar's — american
- Daviss Donuts & Deli (café)
- Dylan's
- La Cantina Mexican Grill — mexican
- Rancho Grande Bar and Grill
- Redbird BBQ
- The Diner (café)
- The Pompano
- Tia Juanita's Fish Camp
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Avenue Axe · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Port Neches
- Central Park reviews ★
- Adams Park reviews ★
- Lower Neches Wildlife Management Area - Bessie Height reviews ★
- Lower Neches Wildlife Management Area Nelda Stark Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Port Neches Riverfront Park reviews ★
- Sunset Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Port Neches
- ALTER SCH
- PORT NECHES EL
- PORT NECHES INT
- PORT NECHES MIDDLE
- PORT NECHES PRI
- PORT NECHES-GROVES H S
- RIDGEWOOD EL
- WOODCREST EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)13,709
Rank in state#203 of 1,224
Land area8.59 sq mi
Density1,596/sq mi
Coordinates29.9608, -93.9618