Port Sulphur is a CDP located in Plaquemines Parish Louisiana. Port Sulphur has a 2024 population of 1,565. Port Sulphur is currently declining at a rate of -0.89% annually and its population has decreased by -28.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,174 in 2020.
The average household income in Port Sulphur is $54,226 with a poverty rate of 18.5%. The median age in Port Sulphur is 27.5 years: 22 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Sulphur was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 880 | 55.24% |
| Two or more races | 411 | 25.8% |
| White | 214 | 13.43% |
| Native American | 62 | 3.89% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.07% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 527 | 2.99 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Female | 225 | 2.69 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Married | 135 | 4.16 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 88 | 0 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Male | 79 | 4.09 | 100 | 0 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
81.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 9.82% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 8.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 1.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 97 | 11.2% |
| High School Graduate | 231 | 26.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 188 | 21.71% |
| Some College | 178 | 20.55% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 547 | 433 | 114 |
| White | 120 | 66 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 26 | 0 |
| Native American | 62 | 53 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 20.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $60,290 | $61,159 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,577 | $56,300 | $24,802 |
| Some College | $35,231 | $36,923 | $27,972 |
$36,577
Average Earnings
$56,300
Average Male
$24,802
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.97% of Port Sulphur residents speak only English, while 3.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 411 | 103 | 25.06% |
| Black | 866 | 95 | 10.97% |
| White | 207 | 88 | 42.51% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 6 | 16.22% |
18.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.45%
Male Poverty Rate
35.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Sulphur is White, with 42.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Sulphur is Black, with 10.97% 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 41.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.65% |
| Some College | 8.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 83.67% |
| Female Employed | 6.61% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $59,278 |
| Households | $31,325 | $54,226 |
| Married Families | $110,808 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,188 | $23,967 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.7%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
98
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 78 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 78 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 53 | 85.48% |
| Black | 37 | 6.41% |
| White | 8 | 3.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
20.3%
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
90.4%
Born in Port Sulphur
98.56%
Native Born
1.44%
Foreign Born
1.07%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
98.56% of Port Sulphur residents were born in the United States, with 90.4% having been born in Louisiana. 1.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,565 | -14 | -0.89% |
| 2023 | 1,579 | -14 | -0.88% |
| 2022 | 1,593 | -156 | -8.92% |
| 2021 | 1,749 | -425 | -19.55% |
| 2020 | 2,174 | 385 | 21.52% |
| 2019 | 1,789 | -386 | -17.75% |
| 2018 | 2,175 | 241 | 12.46% |
| 2017 | 1,934 | -107 | -5.24% |
| 2016 | 2,041 | -12 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 2,053 | -40 | -1.91% |
| 2014 | 2,093 | 155 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1,938 | -131 | -6.33% |
| 2012 | 2,069 | 484 | 30.54% |
| 2011 | 1,585 | -175 | -9.94% |
| 2010 | 1,760 | 0 | 0% |