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Port Sulphur

Louisiana · 1,677 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 $44,688. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 1,438 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,100. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,677
−46%since 2000
from 3,115 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
310 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+21%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Port Sulphur
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,688
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,529
+59%since 2000
from $13,553 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing14.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
14.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+35%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(1,404)
Black44.3%(1,379)
Hispanic / Latino1%(30)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.6%(2,013)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(356)
Black60.4%(1,013)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(58)
Asian3.4%(57)
Other25.1%(420)
Diversity Score78.9%(1,324)
Diversity Score
79
+22%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.1 min
+69%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 73.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Sulphur, Louisiana?

Port Sulphur, Louisiana has about 1,677 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Sulphur, Louisiana earns about $44,688 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 $93,100.

How educated are people in Port Sulphur, Louisiana?

About 2.4% 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 31.2% 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 1,819 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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

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