Port Allen, LA Demographics

A map of Port Allen's Population by Race

Port Allen, Louisiana has an estimated population of 4,942, a less than 1% change from the 4,939 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.9% Black, 46.5% White, 2.2% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Allen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Allen has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Port Allen, that probability was 52.8% in 2020 and 55.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Allen is ranked the 104th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Port Allen was ranked the 109th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Allen's White Population

2,297 residents of Port Allen, or 46.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Allen is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Port Allen ranks 399th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Allen's White population has grown by an estimated 38.4%. White residents' share of Port Allen's population has increased from 33.6% to 46.5%.

Port Allen is more White than neighboring Baton Rouge (34.8% White), Gardere (23.5% White), and Merrydale (0.4% White). Port Allen is less White than neighboring Brusly (68.5% White), and Addis (51.7% White).

Port Allen's Black Population

2,367 residents of Port Allen, or 47.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Allen is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Port Allen ranks 77th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Allen's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.8%. Black residents' share of Port Allen's population has decreased from 59.8% to 47.9%.

Port Allen is more Black than neighboring Brusly (24.8% Black), Addis (45% Black), and Gardere (43.4% Black). Port Allen is less Black than neighboring Baton Rouge (50.4% Black), and Merrydale (96.8% Black).

Port Allen's Asian Population

107 residents of Port Allen, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Allen is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Port Allen ranks 220th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Allen's Asian population has grown by an estimated 435.0%. Asian residents' share of Port Allen's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.2%.

Port Allen is more Asian than neighboring Brusly (0% Asian), Addis (0.4% Asian), and Merrydale (0% Asian). Port Allen is less Asian than neighboring Baton Rouge (4% Asian), and Gardere (3% Asian).

Port Allen's Hispanic Population

101 residents of Port Allen, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Allen is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Port Allen ranks 265th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Allen's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Allen's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.0%.

Port Allen is more Hispanic than neighboring Addis (1.7% Hispanic), and Merrydale (1.7% Hispanic). Port Allen is less Hispanic than neighboring Brusly (6.3% Hispanic), Baton Rouge (6.2% Hispanic), and Gardere (26.7% Hispanic).

Port Allen's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Allen, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Allen is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Allen ranks 266th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Allen's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Allen's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Port Allen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Baton Rouge (0.6% Native American/Other), Addis (0.1% Native American/Other), Gardere (0.4% Native American/Other), and Merrydale (0.1% Native American/Other).

Port Allen's Multiracial Population

70 residents of Port Allen, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Allen is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Port Allen ranks 326th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Allen's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Allen's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.4%.

Port Allen is more Multiracial than neighboring Brusly (0.4% Multiracial), Addis (1.1% Multiracial), and Merrydale (1% Multiracial). Port Allen is less Multiracial than neighboring Baton Rouge (4% Multiracial), and Gardere (3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.