Port Barre Town, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 2287 people, 400 households, and 290 families living in the town. The population density was 2075.5 people per square mile (801.36/kmē), it is the 58th most populated town in terms of population density. There were 952 housing units at an average density of 865.5 per square mile (334.17/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.64 persons, and the average family size was 3.16 persons. In the town Age distribution was 29.8% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 107.5 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 115.1 females. The median age was 33.8 years, The median age of males was 31.4 years, for females the median age was 35.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 1644 White, 624 Black or African American, 4 American Indian, 4 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 11 from two or more races and Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $23945, making it the 261st highest town by median household income in Louisiana. The median income for a family in the town was $29279, making it the 120th poorest town by median family income among the Louisiana. The per capita income for the town was $11028, it would be the 89th lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The median income was $19635, The median income for males was $26641, compared to $11310 for females.
In 2000, 611 pupils and students, of which 46.32% are male and 53.68% are female, 26.72% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.18% nursery or pri school, 2.13% kindergarten, 61.54% elementary school, 17.02% high school and 11.13% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2287 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2338 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2338 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2329 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2327 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2311 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2321 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2334 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2380 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2382 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2401 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 19 | 31 | 50 |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| Elementary school | 196 | 180 | 376 |
| High school | 53 | 51 | 104 |
| College or graduate school | 11 | 57 | 68 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Barre town, Louisiana | $23945 | $29279 | $11028 |
| St. Landry Parish, Louisiana | $22855 | $28908 | $12042 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |