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Port Barre

Louisiana · 2,055 residents · 1.078 sq mi
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Port Barre has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,926. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,300. The poverty rate of 41.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,055
−10%since 2000
from 2,287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,906 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+7%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Port Barre
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,926
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,945 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,632
+24%since 2000
from $11,028 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$446
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.4%
−46.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+60%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(1,631)
Black27.2%(623)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(14)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.2%(1,170)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(1,452)
Black25.6%(527)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(32)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.6%(12)
Diversity Score52.3%(1,076)
Diversity Score
52
+2%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+7%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.4%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.4%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Barre, Louisiana?

Port Barre, Louisiana has about 2,055 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Barre, Louisiana earns about $28,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Barre, Louisiana expensive?

In Port Barre, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $74,300, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Port Barre, Louisiana?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Port Barre, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Barre, Louisiana?

About 41.4% of people in Port Barre, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Barre, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Barre, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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