Port Barre Population

2010–2026

1,739

2026 projection

0.7% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Port Barre. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,739-20.11%
20251,74100.00%
20241,741-70.40%
20231,748-10.06%
20221,749-40.23%
20211,753+20.11%
20201,751-422.34%
20191,793-472.55%
20181,840-492.59%
20171,889-371.92%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Port Barre has a population change higher than St. Landry Parish and Louisiana, and lower than the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Port Barre−0.5%
  • Louisiana−0.7%
  • St. Landry Parish−1.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Port Barre Demographics

28median age

Median age

Female34.8 yrs
Male20.7 yrs

Adults

1,493
195 seniors (65+) · 13% of adults1,298 other adults

Sex

Female 47.5% · 1,080Male 52.5% · 1,195

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 23 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Port Barre Income

$41,278median household income

Median household income

$41,278

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$36,702

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

21.9%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Port Barre Marital Status

26% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married26%26%26%
Never married58%66%51%
Divorced8%5%11%
Widowed4%2%6%
Separated4%<1%7%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201