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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Port Allen

Louisiana · 5,278 residents · 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 $30,254. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 999 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,100. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,278
−16%since 1990
from 6,277 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,862 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 2,214 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+16%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Port Allen
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,254
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,841 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,439
+56%since 1990
from $9,268 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$433
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
27.1% rent
2.2
−7%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic48.2%(3,026)
Black51.8%(3,251)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.8%(3,943)
2000
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(2,345)
Black53.8%(2,841)
Hispanic / Latino1%(53)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score63.2%(3,337)
63
+1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.7 min
−32%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Port Allen, Louisiana?

Port Allen, Louisiana has about 5,278 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Port Allen, Louisiana earns about $30,254 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 $65,100, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Port Allen, Louisiana?

About 12.6% 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 24.2% 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 999 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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