Port Allen City, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 5278 people, 400 households, and 290 families residing in the city. The population density was 2486.3 people per square mile (959.97/kmē), it would be the 36th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana. There were 2158 housing units at an average density of 1017.9 per square mile (393.01/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.56 persons, and the average family size was 3.09 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 25.5% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.1 males. The median age of the city's population was 36.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Port Allen City was 34.9 and 38.4 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 2377 White, 2849 Black or African American, 8 American Indian, 2 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 27 from two or more races and 14 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $30254, it is the 155th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $36762, making its Louisiana's 146th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14439, it is the 166th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income of city was $17441, Median income for males is $23243, compared with $14656 for females.
In 2000, 1310 pupils and students, of which 671 are male and 639 are female, 24.82% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 57 nursery or pri school, 73 kindergarten, 631 elementary school, 320 high school and 229 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5278 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5278 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5253 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5204 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5165 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5116 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5118 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5036 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5104 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5057 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4984 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 33 | 24 | 57 |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 40 | 73 |
| Elementary school | 323 | 308 | 631 |
| High school | 183 | 137 | 320 |
| College or graduate school | 99 | 130 | 229 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Allen city, Louisiana | $30254 | $36762 | $14439 |
| West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana | $37117 | $43204 | $15773 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |