Port Barre, LA Demographics

A map of Port Barre's Population by Race

Port Barre, Louisiana has an estimated population of 2,275, a large increase from the 1,751 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.5% White, 41.3% Black, 6.2% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Barre, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Barre has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Barre, that probability was 48.6% in 2020 and 60.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Barre is ranked the 182nd 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 Barre was ranked the 210th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Barre's White Population

1,057 residents of Port Barre, or 46.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Barre is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Port Barre ranks 229th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Barre's White population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Port Barre's population has decreased from 64.9% to 46.5%.

Port Barre is more White than neighboring Washington (31% White), Opelousas (16.3% White), and Grand Coteau (28.9% White). Port Barre is less White than neighboring Leonville (63.3% White), and Arnaudville (87.9% White).

Port Barre's Black Population

940 residents of Port Barre, or 41.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Barre is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Port Barre ranks 215th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Barre's Black population has grown by an estimated 78.0%. Black residents' share of Port Barre's population has increased from 30.2% to 41.3%.

Port Barre is more Black than neighboring Leonville (17.4% Black), and Arnaudville (7.5% Black). Port Barre is less Black than neighboring Washington (56.6% Black), Opelousas (76.5% Black), and Grand Coteau (69.9% Black).

Port Barre's Asian Population

42 residents of Port Barre, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Barre is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Port Barre ranks 297th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Barre's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1300.0%. Asian residents' share of Port Barre's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.8%.

Port Barre is more Asian than neighboring Leonville (0% Asian), Washington (0% Asian), Opelousas (0% Asian), Arnaudville (0% Asian), and Grand Coteau (0.2% Asian).

Port Barre's Hispanic Population

140 residents of Port Barre, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Barre is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Port Barre ranks 399th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Barre's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 438.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Barre's population has increased from 1.5% to 6.2%.

Port Barre is more Hispanic than neighboring Leonville (5.7% Hispanic), Washington (1.4% Hispanic), Opelousas (2.9% Hispanic), Arnaudville (0.9% Hispanic), and Grand Coteau (0.4% Hispanic).

Port Barre's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Barre, 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 Barre is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Barre ranks 400th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Barre's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Barre's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Port Barre is less Native American/Other than neighboring Opelousas (0.7% Native American/Other).

Port Barre's Multiracial Population

96 residents of Port Barre, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Barre is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Port Barre ranks 297th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Barre's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 81.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Barre's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.2%.

Port Barre is more Multiracial than neighboring Opelousas (3.6% Multiracial), Arnaudville (3.7% Multiracial), and Grand Coteau (0.6% Multiracial). Port Barre is less Multiracial than neighboring Leonville (13.6% Multiracial), and Washington (11% 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.