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Port Allen

Louisiana · 5,015 residents (2025 est.) · 2.835 sq mi
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Port Allen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,474. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,300. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,942
−6%since 2000
from 5,278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,743 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,862 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+27%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,015 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Port Allen
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,474
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,254 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,959
+121%since 2000
from $14,439 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+13%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+42%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(2,345)
Black53.8%(2,841)
Hispanic / Latino1%(53)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(3,337)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(2,297)
Black47.9%(2,367)
Hispanic / Latino2%(101)
Asian2.2%(107)
Other1.4%(70)
Diversity Score69.2%(3,419)
Diversity Score
69
+9%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+81%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+24.8 ptssince 2017
from 59.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Allen, Louisiana?

Port Allen, Louisiana has about 4,942 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port Allen, Louisiana?

The typical household in Port Allen, Louisiana earns about $59,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Allen, Louisiana expensive?

In Port Allen, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $181,300, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in Port Allen, Louisiana?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Port Allen, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Allen, Louisiana?

About 20.5% of people in Port Allen, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Allen, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Allen, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,335 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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