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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Port Sulphur

Louisiana · 3,115 residents · 5.412 sq mi
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Port Sulphur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,188. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,500. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,115
−11%since 1990
from 3,496 in 1990
1990 – 2024
576 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 646 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
+9%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Port Sulphur
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,188
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,593 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,553
+77%since 1990
from $7,671 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.2%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 29.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$369
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $378 in 1990
US average: $602
85.1%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 87.3% in 1990
14.9% rent
1.5
−35%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(1,830)
Black42.4%(1,482)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(15)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score68.4%(2,393)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(1,404)
Black44.3%(1,379)
Hispanic / Latino1%(30)
Asian0.6%(19)
Diversity Score64.6%(2,013)
65
−6%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.2%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 50.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.5 min
−2%since 1990
from 25.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Sulphur, Louisiana?

Port Sulphur, Louisiana has about 3,115 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Port Sulphur, Louisiana earns about $30,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Sulphur, Louisiana expensive?

In Port Sulphur, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $46,500, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Port Sulphur, Louisiana?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Port Sulphur, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Sulphur, Louisiana?

About 22.2% of people in Port Sulphur, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Sulphur, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Sulphur, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 381 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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