Port Barre, Louisiana
Port Barre: City in Louisiana, United States of America
About
Port Barre is a city located in the county of Saint Landry Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,055 and a population density of 1,835 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,093 inhabitants.
The city was created 126 years ago in 1897.
Quick Facts about Port Barre
| Population : | 2,093 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Saint Landry Parish |
| Postal code : | 70577 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 337 |
| Area : | 1.12 km2 |
| Altitude : | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1898 (126 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:25:39 (3rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,869 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Port Barre is located at 30°33'37"N 91°57'14"W (30.5602000, -91.9540100).
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Demographics
The population of Port Barre increased by 1.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,055 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,100 | 2.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,107 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,111 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,122 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,125 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,135 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,136 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,123 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,111 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,093 | -0.86% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,502 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,800 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,493 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,687 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.8% |
| White only, percent : | 90.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 420 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
Port Barre zip code is 70577.
County name: St. Landry, County
fips: 22097
Barres Landing, Port Barre
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $123,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,017 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $415 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $698 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,799 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.32 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,721 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,709 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 765,175 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 255,127 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $38,603 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,031 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,488 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 499 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 180 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 148 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 405 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 370 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,381.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.81 |
Other Places in Port Barre
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People born in Port Barre (1)
American football player Marvin White was born in Port Barre
Schools in Port Barre
College & universities near Port Barre, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159601 | Opelousas School of Cosmetology | Opelousas (LA) | 70570 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Port Barre, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
Post offices near Port Barre
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Port Barr Post Office | Port Barre (LA) | 70577 |
Other cities in Saint Landry Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Landry Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Opelousas | 15,562 | Parish seat of St. |
| Eunice | 9,655 | City in Louisiana, United States |
| Sunset | 2,962 | Town in Louisiana, USA |
| Krotz Springs | 1,157 | Town in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Leonville | 1,093 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Arnaudville | 1,041 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Melville | 1,023 | Town in St. |
| Washington | 903 | Town in St. |
| Grand Coteau | 897 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Cankton | 504 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Port Barre distances to largest Louisiana cities
