Demographics & People — Port Allen, Louisiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,928 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,000 |
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| Median Age | 46.5 |
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| Total Households | 2,186 |
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| Family Households | 1,264 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5163 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,092 |
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| Black or African American | 2,708 |
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| Asian | 92 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,794 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,006 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 638 |
| American | 270 |
| Italian | 218 |
| Irish | 216 |
| German | 160 |
| English | 158 |
| Scottish | 82 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
Language
| English Only | 4,611 |
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| Spanish | 55 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,784 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 238 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,060 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Port Allen, Louisiana.
