Port Barre is a town located in St. Landry Parish Louisiana. Port Barre has a 2024 population of 1,747. Port Barre is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,753 in 2020.
The average household income in Port Barre is $53,576 with a poverty rate of 16.32%. The median age in Port Barre is 27.8 years: 21.9 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Barre was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,036 | 45.2% |
| Black or African American | 987 | 43.06% |
| Two or more races | 251 | 10.95% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 841 | 2.73 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Non Family | 243 | 1.02 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
| Male | 211 | 3.97 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Married | 210 | 3.01 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Female | 177 | 3.24 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 4.43% |
| Associates Degree | 94 | 7.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 34 | 2.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 1.97% |
| High School Graduate | 739 | 60.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 111 | 9.1% |
| Some College | 164 | 13.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 727 | 624 | 38 |
| Black | 427 | 402 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 11 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 7 | 3 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 6.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $26,731 | $0 | $26,346 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,773 | $42,842 | $21,761 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,858 | $43,082 | $22,422 |
| Some College | $0 | $100,250 | $0 |
$35,858
Average Earnings
$43,082
Average Male
$22,422
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.86% of Port Barre residents speak only English, while 7.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 251 | 173 | 68.92% |
| White | 1,034 | 157 | 15.18% |
| Hispanic | 142 | 137 | 96.48% |
| Black | 980 | 25 | 2.55% |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 100% |
16.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.74%
Male Poverty Rate
20.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Barre is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Barre is Black, with 2.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 44.83% |
| Some College | 15.12% |
| High School | 6.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.52% |
| Female Employed | 16.96% |
| Male Employed | 2.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,932 | $63,379 |
| Households | $42,853 | $53,576 |
| Married Families | $63,529 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,486 | $19,809 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.9%
Male Marriage Rate
24.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
37
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 4.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
97.51%
Born in Port Barre
99.69%
Native Born
0.31%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0.17%
Naturalized
99.69% of Port Barre residents were born in the United States, with 97.51% having been born in Louisiana. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,741 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2028 | 1,742 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2027 | 1,743 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 1,745 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2025 | 1,746 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2024 | 1,747 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 1,749 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2022 | 1,751 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 1,756 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 1,753 | -360 | -17.04% |
| 2019 | 2,113 | -12 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 2,125 | -15 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 2,140 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 2,142 | 8 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 2,134 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 2,131 | 11 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 2,120 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 2,118 | 6 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 2,112 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 2,111 | 0 | 0% |