Port Sulphur, LA Demographics

A map of Port Sulphur's Population by Race

Port Sulphur, Louisiana has an estimated population of 1,593, a decrease from the 1,677 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.4% Black, 26.2% Multiracial, 14.1% White, 5.8% Native American/Other, 3.6% Asian, and 2.9% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Sulphur, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Sulphur has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Sulphur, that probability was 58.1% in 2020 and 68.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Sulphur is ranked the 220th 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 Sulphur was ranked the 217th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Sulphur's White Population

225 residents of Port Sulphur, or 14.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Sulphur is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Port Sulphur ranks 439th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Sulphur's White population has declined by an estimated 36.8%. White residents' share of Port Sulphur's population has decreased from 21.2% to 14.1%.

Port Sulphur is more White than neighboring Pointe a la Hache (2.4% White). Port Sulphur is less White than neighboring Empire (33.6% White), Buras (28.5% White), Delacroix (64.7% White), and Triumph (85% White).

Port Sulphur's Black Population

755 residents of Port Sulphur, or 47.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Sulphur is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Port Sulphur ranks 75th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Sulphur's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.5%. Black residents' share of Port Sulphur's population has decreased from 60.4% to 47.4%.

Port Sulphur is more Black than neighboring Buras (0% Black), Delacroix (0% Black), and Triumph (15% Black). Port Sulphur is less Black than neighboring Pointe a la Hache (95.5% Black), and Empire (49.3% Black).

Port Sulphur's Asian Population

58 residents of Port Sulphur, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Sulphur is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Port Sulphur ranks 34th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Sulphur's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Asian residents' share of Port Sulphur's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Port Sulphur is more Asian than neighboring Pointe a la Hache (0% Asian), Delacroix (0% Asian), and Triumph (0% Asian). Port Sulphur is less Asian than neighboring Empire (14.4% Asian), and Buras (45% Asian).

Port Sulphur's Hispanic Population

46 residents of Port Sulphur, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Sulphur is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Port Sulphur ranks 212th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Sulphur's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Sulphur's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.9%.

Port Sulphur is more Hispanic than neighboring Pointe a la Hache (2.1% Hispanic), Empire (0.3% Hispanic), Buras (0% Hispanic), and Triumph (0% Hispanic). Port Sulphur is less Hispanic than neighboring Delacroix (35.3% Hispanic).

Port Sulphur's Native American/Other Population

92 residents of Port Sulphur, or 5.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Sulphur is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Sulphur ranks 8th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Sulphur's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Sulphur's population has decreased from 6.7% to 5.8%.

Port Sulphur is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pointe a la Hache (0% Native American/Other), Empire (1.7% Native American/Other), Buras (0% Native American/Other), Delacroix (0% Native American/Other), and Triumph (0% Native American/Other).

Port Sulphur's Multiracial Population

417 residents of Port Sulphur, or 26.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Sulphur is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Port Sulphur ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Sulphur's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 414.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Sulphur's population has increased from 4.8% to 26.2%.

Port Sulphur is more Multiracial than neighboring Pointe a la Hache (0% Multiracial), Empire (0.7% Multiracial), Delacroix (0% Multiracial), and Triumph (0% Multiracial). Port Sulphur is less Multiracial than neighboring Buras (26.5% 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.