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 $44,996 with a poverty rate of 23.8%. The median age in Port Barre is 27.1 years: 21.8 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Barre was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,009 | 46.26% |
| White | 914 | 41.91% |
| Two or more races | 234 | 10.73% |
| Asian | 24 | 1.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 820 | 2.66 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Female | 241 | 2.88 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Non Family | 227 | 1.03 | 36.1 | 63.9 |
| Married | 183 | 2.98 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Male | 169 | 4.2 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
53.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 107 | 9.22% |
| Associates Degree | 114 | 9.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29 | 2.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 0.69% |
| High School Graduate | 641 | 55.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 144 | 12.41% |
| Some College | 117 | 10.09% |
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 | 655 | 507 | 20 |
| Black | 420 | 354 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 24 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 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 black people with a rate of 4.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,298 | $40,822 | $21,689 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,000 | $0 | $23,833 |
| Overall | $32,019 | $40,240 | $22,791 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$32,019
Average Earnings
$40,240
Average Male
$22,791
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.38% of Port Barre residents speak only English, while 7.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 914 | 182 | 19.91% |
| Multiple | 234 | 167 | 71.37% |
| Black | 1,009 | 146 | 14.47% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 118 | 100% |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 100% |
23.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.25%
Male Poverty Rate
28.86%
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 14.47% 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 33.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.22% |
| Some College | 30.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.51% |
| High School | 9.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Female Employed | 23.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.73% |
| Male Employed | 3.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,107 | $53,026 |
| Households | $37,000 | $44,996 |
| Married Families | $48,393 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,560 | $16,865 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.3%
Male Marriage Rate
21.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
58
Number of Veterans
53
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 7.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
98.3%
Born in Port Barre
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Port Barre residents were born in the United States, with 98.3% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
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% |