Port Allen, LA

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Port Allen Overview

4,956
TOTAL POPULATION
2,060
MALE POPULATION
2,896
FEMALE POPULATION
71.13
MALES / 100 FEMALES
140.58
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,621
PER CAPITA INCOME
$57,409
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,706
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
13.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
86.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,462
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Port Allen Zip Codes

Port Allen Area Codes

Race in Port Allen

The most populous races in Port Allen are Black / African American (2,601 | 52.5%), White / Caucasian (2,251 | 45.4%), and Asian (82 | 1.7%).
Race in Port Allen
Race# Population% Population
Asian821.7%
Black / African American2,60152.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino701.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,25145.4%
Two or more Races220.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total4,956100.0%

Ancestry in Port Allen

The most populous ancestries reported in Port Allen are French (1,006 | 20.3%), American (270 | 5.4%), Italian (218 | 4.4%), Irish (216 | 4.4%), and German (160 | 3.2%), together accounting for 37.7% of all Port Allen residents.
Ancestry in Port Allen
Ancestry# Population% Population
African601.2%
American2705.4%
Arab90.2%
Austrian100.2%
Cajun180.4%
Canadian110.2%
Cherokee220.4%
Cuban340.7%
Danish120.2%
Dominican140.3%
Dutch100.2%
English1583.2%
European380.8%
French1,00620.3%
French Canadian541.1%
German1603.2%
Greek80.2%
Irish2164.4%
Italian2184.4%
Lebanese90.2%
Mexican220.4%
Navajo220.4%
Scotch-Irish100.2%
Scottish821.7%
Subsaharan African601.2%
Thai821.7%
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Immigrants in Port Allen

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Port Allen came from Asia (82 | 1.7%), India (82 | 1.7%), and South Central Asia (82 | 1.7%), together accounting for 5.0% of all Port Allen residents.
Immigrants in Port Allen
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia821.7%
India821.7%
South Central Asia821.7%
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Sex and Age in Port Allen

Sex and Age in Port Allen

The most populous age groups in Port Allen are 50 to 54 Years (210 | 10.2%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (316 | 10.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Port Allen
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (0.8%)186 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Years160 (7.8%)168 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years96 (4.7%)142 (4.9%)
15 to 19 Years75 (3.6%)122 (4.2%)
20 to 24 Years92 (4.5%)73 (2.5%)
25 to 29 Years91 (4.4%)175 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years170 (8.3%)70 (2.4%)
35 to 39 Years180 (8.7%)316 (10.9%)
40 to 44 Years167 (8.1%)182 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years130 (6.3%)190 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years210 (10.2%)155 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years147 (7.1%)136 (4.7%)
60 to 64 Years108 (5.2%)197 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years155 (7.5%)245 (8.5%)
70 to 74 Years22 (1.1%)140 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years145 (7.0%)119 (4.1%)
80 to 84 Years66 (3.2%)94 (3.3%)
85 Years and over29 (1.4%)186 (6.4%)
Total2,060 (100.0%)2,896 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Port Allen

Median Family Size in Port Allen

The median family size in Port Allen is 2.86 persons per family, with married-couple families (756 | 58.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.89 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (142 | 11.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.65 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Port Allen
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple756 (58.7%)2.89
Single Male/Father142 (11.0%)2.65
Single Female/Mother390 (30.3%)2.88
Total Families1,288 (100.0%)2.86

Median Household Size in Port Allen

The median household size in Port Allen is 2.21 persons per household, with single female/mother households (390 | 17.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.95 persons per household. non-family households (895 | 41.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Port Allen
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple756 (34.6%)2.91
Single Male/Father142 (6.5%)2.77
Single Female/Mother390 (17.9%)2.95
Non-family895 (41.0%)1.21
Total Households2,183 (100.0%)2.21

Household Size by Marriage Status in Port Allen

Out of a total of 2,183 households in Port Allen, 1,288 (59.0%) are family households, while 895 (41.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 698, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 764.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Port Allen
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-764 (35.0%)
2-Person Households698 (32.0%)131 (6.0%)
3-Person Households311 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households206 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households53 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households20 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,288 (59.0%)895 (41.0%)

Female Fertility in Port Allen

Fertility by Age in Port Allen

Average fertility rate in Port Allen is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Port Allen
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years60 (100.0%)86.0
Total60 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Port Allen

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Port Allen
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Port Allen

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Port Allen
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree39 (65.0%)70.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree21 (35.0%)568.0
Total60 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Port Allen

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Port Allen
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Port Allen

Income Overview in Port Allen

Per Capita Income in Port Allen is $27,621, while median incomes of families and households are $57,409 and $53,706 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,956$27,621
Median Family Income1,288$57,409
Mean Family Income1,288$72,373
Median Household Income2,183$53,706
Mean Household Income2,183$61,663
Income Deficit1,288$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,95613.92%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,95686.08¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,9560.44

Earnings by Sex in Port Allen

Average Earnings in Port Allen are $28,892, $32,841 for men and $28,270 for women, a difference of 13.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Port Allen
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,157 (47.8%)$32,841
Female1,265 (52.2%)$28,270
Total2,422 (100.0%)$28,892

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Port Allen

The most common earnings brackets in Port Allen are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (133 | 11.5%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (149 | 11.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Port Allen
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less53 (4.6%)51 (4.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99961 (5.3%)27 (2.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49926 (2.2%)52 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99910 (0.9%)40 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49981 (7.0%)80 (6.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99922 (1.9%)52 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49967 (5.8%)54 (4.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99978 (6.7%)102 (8.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49922 (1.9%)33 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99960 (5.2%)97 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99994 (8.1%)131 (10.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99933 (2.9%)41 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99986 (7.4%)61 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99972 (6.2%)33 (2.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99912 (1.0%)67 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99930 (2.6%)96 (7.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999112 (9.7%)45 (3.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99933 (2.9%)32 (2.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999133 (11.5%)149 (11.8%)
$100,000+72 (6.2%)22 (1.7%)
Total1,157 (100.0%)1,265 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Port Allen

Average earnings in Port Allen are $37,149 for men and $30,288 for women, a difference of 18.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,083, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $35,042. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,478, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,398.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Port Allen
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$35,042$24,174
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$71,083$50,478
Graduate Degree--
Total$37,149$30,288

Family Income in Port Allen

Family Income Brackets in Port Allen

According to the Port Allen family income data, there are 305 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 13 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Port Allen
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001098.5%
$10,000 to $14,999131.0%
$15,000 to $24,999524.0%
$25,000 to $34,99917013.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991219.4%
$50,000 to $74,99930523.7%
$75,000 to $99,99922717.6%
$100,000 to $149,99920015.5%
$150,000 to $199,999645.0%
$200,000+272.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Port Allen

5-person families (53 | 4.1%) account for the highest median family income in Port Allen with $92,734 per family, while 2-person families (721 | 56.0%) have the highest median income of $28,226 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Port Allen
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families721 (56.0%)$56,453
3-Person Families339 (26.3%)$83,021
4-Person Families155 (12.0%)$52,264
5-Person Families53 (4.1%)$92,734
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families20 (1.5%)$0
Total1,288 (100.0%)$57,409

Family Income by Number of Earners in Port Allen

Family Income by Number of Earners in Port Allen
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners307 (23.8%)$0
1 Earner418 (32.5%)$54,565
2 Earners471 (36.6%)$64,647
3+ Earners92 (7.1%)$130,333
Total1,288 (100.0%)$57,409

Household Income in Port Allen

Household Income Brackets in Port Allen

With 419 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Port Allen, accounting for 19.2% of all households. In contrast, only 35 households (1.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Port Allen
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001667.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991185.4%
$15,000 to $24,99934515.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992019.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991818.3%
$50,000 to $74,99941919.2%
$75,000 to $99,99941519.0%
$100,000 to $149,9992109.6%
$150,000 to $199,999944.3%
$200,000+351.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Port Allen

The median household income in Port Allen is $53,706, with the highest median household income of $66,818 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 782 households (35.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 35 households (1.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Port Allen
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years35 (1.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years638 (29.2%)$55,089
45 to 64 Years782 (35.8%)$66,818
65+ Years728 (33.4%)$29,167
Total2,183 (100.0%)$53,706

Poverty in Port Allen

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Allen

With 9.9% poverty level for males and 18.5% for females among the residents of Port Allen, 25 to 34 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 80 males (30.6%) and 83 females (44.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Allen
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)83 (44.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years55 (27.8%)89 (40.8%)
12 to 14 Years5 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)51 (35.2%)
25 to 34 Years80 (30.6%)51 (20.8%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)106 (21.3%)
45 to 54 Years22 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years18 (7.1%)19 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years19 (10.7%)75 (19.5%)
75 Years and over4 (1.7%)61 (15.3%)
Total203 (9.9%)535 (18.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Allen

According to the poverty statistics in Port Allen, males aged under 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Allen
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (100.0%)103 (55.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years143 (72.2%)129 (59.2%)
12 to 14 Years42 (89.4%)92 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years62 (100.0%)50 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years105 (100.0%)94 (64.8%)
25 to 34 Years181 (69.4%)194 (79.2%)
35 to 44 Years347 (100.0%)392 (78.7%)
45 to 54 Years318 (93.5%)345 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years237 (92.9%)314 (94.3%)
65 to 74 Years158 (89.3%)310 (80.5%)
75 Years and over236 (98.3%)338 (84.7%)
Total1,846 (90.1%)2,361 (81.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Port Allen

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Port Allen show that 5.8% or 44 of the total 756 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 19.3%, comprising of 44 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Port Allen
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children496 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children184 (80.7%)44 (19.3%)
3 or 4 Children25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total712 (94.2%)44 (5.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Port Allen

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Port Allen
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)78 (29.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)78 (20.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Port Allen

The poverty data for Port Allen shows that 44 of the married-couple family households (5.8%) and 78 of the single-parent households (14.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 households (19.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 78 household (26.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Port Allen
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children44 (19.3%)78 (26.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (5.8%)78 (14.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Port Allen

Employment by Class of Employer in Port Allen

Among the 2,253 employed individuals in Port Allen, private company employees (1,670 | 74.1%), state government employees (192 | 8.5%), and local government employees (108 | 4.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Port Allen
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,67074.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)572.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)703.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations873.9%
Local Government Employees1084.8%
State Government Employees1928.5%
Federal Government Employees612.7%
Unpaid Family Workers80.4%
Total2,253100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Port Allen

According to the labor force statistics for Port Allen, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,187), 58.8% or 2,462 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.5% or 209 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 165 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 35.5% or 49 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Port Allen
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years83 (42.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years210 (78.9%)56 (26.7%)
30 to 34 Years138 (57.5%)49 (35.5%)
35 to 44 Years675 (79.9%)16 (2.4%)
45 to 54 Years587 (85.7%)47 (8.0%)
55 to 59 Years188 (66.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years175 (57.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years189 (33.6%)41 (21.7%)
75 Years and over51 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,462 (58.8%)209 (8.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Port Allen

According to labor force statistics for Port Allen, 75.2% of individuals (1,973) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,624) are in the labor force, with 8.5% or 168 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.6% or 460 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 18.2% or 84 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Port Allen
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School144 (66.1%)29 (13.2%)
High School Diploma716 (80.7%)27 (3.1%)
College / Associate Degree653 (62.9%)72 (6.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher460 (95.6%)88 (18.2%)
Total1,973 (75.2%)223 (8.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Port Allen

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Port Allen are Management (204 | 9.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (183 | 8.2%), Community & Social Service (141 | 6.3%), Health Technologists (95 | 4.2%), and Business & Financial (87 | 3.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Port Allen

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Port Allen, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Port Allen
OccupationMaleFemale
Management135 (66.2%)69 (33.8%)
Business & Financial26 (29.9%)61 (70.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 49 (34.7%)92 (65.2%)
Education, Arts & Media13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library24 (36.9%)41 (63.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment12 (46.2%)14 (53.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)183 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)95 (100.0%)
Total (Category)257 (38.8%)405 (61.2%)
Total (Overall)1,082 (48.3%)1,156 (51.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Port Allen are Food Preparation & Serving (172 | 7.7%), Healthcare Support (158 | 7.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (127 | 5.7%), Security & Protection (90 | 4.0%), and Law Enforcement (75 | 3.4%).
Services Occupations in Port Allen

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Port Allen, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (63.0%), and Healthcare Support (53.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Port Allen
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support74 (46.8%)84 (53.2%)
Security & Protection90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving83 (48.3%)89 (51.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance47 (37.0%)80 (63.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Total (Category)294 (48.3%)315 (51.7%)
Total (Overall)1,082 (48.3%)1,156 (51.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Port Allen are Sales & Related (311 | 13.9%), and Office & Administration (232 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Port Allen

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Port Allen
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related141 (45.3%)170 (54.7%)
Office & Administration36 (15.5%)196 (84.5%)
Total (Category)177 (32.6%)366 (67.4%)
Total (Overall)1,082 (48.3%)1,156 (51.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Port Allen are Construction & Extraction (147 | 6.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (26 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Port Allen

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Port Allen
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction133 (90.5%)14 (9.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)159 (91.9%)14 (8.1%)
Total (Overall)1,082 (48.3%)1,156 (51.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Port Allen are Transportation (145 | 6.5%), Material Moving (75 | 3.4%), and Production (31 | 1.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Port Allen

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Port Allen
OccupationMaleFemale
Production20 (64.5%)11 (35.5%)
Transportation128 (88.3%)17 (11.7%)
Material Moving47 (62.7%)28 (37.3%)
Total (Category)195 (77.7%)56 (22.3%)
Total (Overall)1,082 (48.3%)1,156 (51.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Port Allen

Employment Industries in Port Allen

The major employment industries in Port Allen include Retail Trade (500 | 22.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (316 | 14.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (302 | 13.5%), Construction (189 | 8.5%), and Manufacturing (158 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Port Allen

Employment Industries by Sex in Port Allen

The Port Allen industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (94.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (75.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Port Allen
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction178 (94.2%)11 (5.8%)
Manufacturing68 (43.0%)90 (57.0%)
Wholesale Trade21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade233 (46.6%)267 (53.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing54 (54.5%)45 (45.5%)
Utilities33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific23 (24.2%)72 (75.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support32 (41.0%)46 (59.0%)
Educational Services75 (59.1%)52 (40.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance74 (24.5%)228 (75.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation30 (71.4%)12 (28.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services144 (45.6%)172 (54.4%)
Public Administration104 (66.2%)53 (33.8%)
Total1,082 (48.3%)1,156 (51.6%)

Education in Port Allen

School Enrollment in Port Allen

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,145 students in Port Allen are elementary school (287 | 25.1%), college / undergraduate (287 | 25.1%), and middle school (222 | 19.4%).
School Enrollment in Port Allen
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool13111.4%
Kindergarten413.6%
Elementary School28725.1%
Middle School22219.4%
High School12811.2%
College / Undergraduate28725.1%
Graduate / Professional494.3%
Total1,145100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Port Allen

Out of a total of 1,145 students who are enrolled in schools in Port Allen, 169 (14.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 976 (85.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 79 (33.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 131 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Port Allen
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old271 (82.6%)57 (17.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds159 (66.8%)79 (33.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds68 (85.0%)12 (15.0%)
35 Years and over80 (78.4%)22 (21.6%)
Total976 (85.2%)169 (14.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Port Allen

Business (220 | 34.2%), liberal arts & history (92 | 14.3%), education (90 | 14.0%), arts & humanities (49 | 7.6%), and visual & performing arts (48 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 644 individuals in Port Allen who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Port Allen
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural253.9%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences406.2%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology457.0%
Business22034.2%
Education9014.0%
Literature & Languages355.4%
Liberal Arts & History9214.3%
Visual & Performing Arts487.4%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities497.6%
Total644100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Port Allen

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Port Allen

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Port Allen are males with 2 vehicles (412, accounting for 37.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (495, making up 35.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Port Allen
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle65 (5.9%)22 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle278 (25.4%)398 (34.5%)
2 Vehicles412 (37.7%)495 (42.9%)
3 Vehicles280 (25.6%)176 (15.2%)
4 Vehicles37 (3.4%)43 (3.7%)
5 or more Vehicles22 (2.0%)20 (1.7%)
Total1,094 (100.0%)1,154 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Port Allen

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Port Allen are 20 to 24 minutes (461 commuters, 21.7%), 5 to 9 minutes (452 commuters, 21.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (357 commuters, 16.8%).
Commute Time in Port Allen
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes241.1%
5 to 9 Minutes45221.3%
10 to 14 Minutes23110.9%
15 to 19 Minutes35716.8%
20 to 24 Minutes46121.7%
25 to 29 Minutes713.3%
30 to 34 Minutes1848.7%
35 to 39 Minutes422.0%
40 to 44 Minutes1004.7%
45 to 59 Minutes130.6%
60 to 89 Minutes1788.4%
90 or more Minutes120.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Port Allen

The most common commute times in Port Allen are 20 to 24 minutes (256 commuters, 25.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (282 commuters, 25.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Port Allen
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)24 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes191 (18.7%)261 (23.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes114 (11.2%)117 (10.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes75 (7.3%)282 (25.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes256 (25.1%)205 (18.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes14 (1.4%)57 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes133 (13.0%)51 (4.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes15 (1.5%)27 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes71 (7.0%)29 (2.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes13 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes126 (12.3%)52 (4.7%)
90 or more Minutes12 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Port Allen

The most frequent times of departure to work in Port Allen are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (171, 16.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (231, 20.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Port Allen
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM171 (16.8%)80 (7.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM44 (4.3%)56 (5.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM75 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM96 (9.4%)53 (4.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM50 (4.9%)158 (14.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM66 (6.5%)116 (10.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM153 (15.0%)231 (20.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM54 (5.3%)76 (6.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM17 (1.7%)90 (8.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM64 (6.3%)34 (3.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM28 (2.8%)34 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM33 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM80 (7.8%)125 (11.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM89 (8.7%)52 (4.7%)
Total1,020 (100.0%)1,105 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Port Allen

Occupancy by Ownership in Port Allen

Of the total 2,183 dwellings in Port Allen, owner-occupied units account for 1,286 (58.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 897 (41.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Port Allen
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,28658.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units89741.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,183100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Port Allen

Occupancy by Household Size in Port Allen
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household76435.0%
2-Person Household82938.0%
3-Person Household31114.2%
4+ Person Household27912.8%
Total Housing Units2,183100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Port Allen

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Port Allen
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household479 (62.7%)285 (37.3%)
2-Person Household492 (59.4%)337 (40.6%)
3-Person Household183 (58.8%)128 (41.2%)
4+ Person Household132 (47.3%)147 (52.7%)
Total Housing Units1,286 (58.9%)897 (41.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Port Allen

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Port Allen
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School75 (37.5%)125 (62.5%)
High School Diploma415 (65.7%)217 (34.3%)
College/Associate Degree458 (51.6%)430 (48.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher338 (73.0%)125 (27.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Port Allen

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Port Allen
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years22810.4%
35 to 44 Years44520.4%
45 to 54 Years38417.6%
55 to 64 Years39818.2%
65 to 74 Years34315.7%
75 to 84 Years25411.6%
85 Years and Over1316.0%
Total2,183100.0%

Housing Finances in Port Allen

Median Income by Occupancy in Port Allen

Median Income by Occupancy in Port Allen
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,286 (58.9%)$57,727
Renter-Occupied897 (41.1%)$29,680
Average2,183 (100.0%)$53,706

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Port Allen

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Port Allen
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)146 (16.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99919 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99934 (2.6%)83 (9.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999155 (12.0%)13 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99941 (3.2%)135 (15.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99990 (7.0%)111 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999147 (11.4%)35 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999277 (21.5%)142 (15.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999244 (19.0%)171 (19.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999193 (15.0%)17 (1.9%)
$150,000 or more86 (6.7%)44 (4.9%)
Total1,286 (100.0%)897 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Port Allen

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Port Allen
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300186 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499360 (28.0%)40 (4.5%)
$500 to $799255 (19.8%)97 (10.8%)
$800 to $99990 (7.0%)151 (16.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499267 (20.8%)432 (48.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99977 (6.0%)16 (1.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49940 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more11 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,286 (100.0%)897 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Port Allen

Housing Structures in Port Allen

Housing Structures in Port Allen
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,89686.9%
Single Unit, Attached221.0%
2 Unit Apartments472.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments683.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments50.2%
Mobile Home / Other1456.6%
Total2,183100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Port Allen

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Port Allen
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,207 (63.7%)689 (36.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)68 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other79 (54.5%)66 (45.5%)
Total1,286 (58.9%)897 (41.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Port Allen

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Port Allen
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms41 (3.2%)119 (13.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms463 (36.0%)505 (56.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms558 (43.4%)266 (29.6%)
8 or more Rooms224 (17.4%)7 (0.8%)
Total1,286 (100.0%)897 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Port Allen

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Port Allen
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas626 (48.7%)324 (36.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas12 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity620 (48.2%)573 (63.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used28 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,286 (100.0%)897 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Port Allen

Household Vehicle Usage in Port Allen
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle26 (2.0%)100 (11.2%)
1 Vehicle471 (36.6%)460 (51.3%)
2 Vehicles524 (40.7%)255 (28.4%)
3 or more Vehicles265 (20.6%)82 (9.1%)
Total1,286 (100.0%)897 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Port Allen

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Port Allen

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units799487
Median Property Value$146,300$166,800
Median Household Income$55,440$56
Monthly Housing Costs$396$11
Real Estate Taxes$199$31

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Port Allen

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Port Allen
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000142 (17.8%)12 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99971 (8.9%)58 (11.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999538 (67.3%)387 (79.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99940 (5.0%)30 (6.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more8 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total799 (100.0%)487 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Port Allen

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Port Allen
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00019 (2.4%)5 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999145 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99956 (7.0%)85 (17.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999134 (16.8%)34 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999145 (18.1%)13 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999190 (23.8%)132 (27.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99980 (10.0%)54 (11.1%)
$150,000 or more30 (3.7%)113 (23.2%)
Total799 (100.0%)487 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Port Allen

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Port Allen
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x275 (34.4%)66,875 (13,732.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x211 (26.4%)177 (36.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x92 (11.5%)151 (31.0%)
4.0x or more221 (27.7%)32 (6.6%)
Total799 (100.0%)487 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Port Allen

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Port Allen
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800517 (64.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499105 (13.1%)256 (52.6%)
$800 to $1,49953 (6.6%)153 (31.4%)
Total799 (100.0%)487 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Port Allen

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Allen

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Allen
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years630 (92.9%)48 (7.1%)
19 to 25 Years308 (94.5%)18 (5.5%)
26 to 34 Years375 (87.2%)55 (12.8%)
35 to 44 Years759 (89.8%)86 (10.2%)
45 to 54 Years594 (88.7%)76 (11.3%)
55 to 64 Years588 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years562 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older639 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,658 (94.3%)283 (5.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Port Allen

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Port Allen
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen630 (92.9%)48 (7.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen308 (94.5%)18 (5.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Port Allen

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Port Allen
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000964 (95.4%)47 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999743 (90.2%)81 (9.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,034 (96.2%)41 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999923 (90.0%)103 (10.0%)
$100,000 and over870 (99.1%)8 (0.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Allen

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Allen
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6123 (60.6%)80 (39.4%)
6 to 18 Years512 (75.5%)204 (30.1%)
19 to 25 Years100 (30.7%)220 (67.5%)
25 to 34 Years221 (51.4%)207 (48.1%)
35 to 44 Years267 (31.6%)492 (58.2%)
45 to 54 Years281 (41.9%)371 (55.4%)
55 to 64 Years170 (28.9%)454 (77.2%)
65 to 74 Years553 (98.4%)183 (32.6%)
75 Years and over639 (100.0%)361 (56.5%)
Total2,866 (58.0%)2,572 (52.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Port Allen

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Port Allen
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years65 (20.4%)32 (8.9%)
18 to 34 Years56 (15.3%)122 (31.3%)
35 to 64 Years190 (20.5%)283 (24.1%)
65 to 74 Years74 (41.8%)126 (32.7%)
75 Years and over102 (42.5%)272 (68.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Port Allen

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Port Allen: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years21 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (3.3%)34 (8.7%)
35 to 64 Years66 (7.1%)21 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years55 (31.1%)29 (7.5%)
75 Years and over47 (19.6%)89 (22.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Port Allen: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)73 (18.7%)
35 to 64 Years161 (17.4%)94 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)41 (10.6%)
75 Years and over11 (4.6%)29 (7.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Port Allen: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years44 (13.8%)32 (8.9%)
18 to 34 Years44 (12.0%)49 (12.6%)
35 to 64 Years42 (4.5%)124 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)84 (21.8%)
75 Years and over33 (13.8%)113 (28.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Port Allen: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years30 (3.2%)87 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years18 (10.2%)90 (23.4%)
75 Years and over62 (25.8%)120 (30.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Port Allen: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years88 (9.5%)31 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years19 (10.7%)55 (14.3%)
75 Years and over33 (13.8%)96 (24.1%)

Technology Access in Port Allen

Computing Device Access in Port Allen

Computing Device Access in Port Allen
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,64575.4%
Smartphone1,88186.2%
Tablet1,21355.6%
No Computing Device1918.7%
Total2,183100.0%

Internet Access in Port Allen

Internet Access in Port Allen
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet140.6%
Broadband Home1,44366.1%
Cellular Data Only24911.4%
Satellite Internet22610.3%
No Internet34715.9%
Total2,183100.0%

Port Allen Summary

History

Port Allen is a city located in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It is situated on the west bank of the Mississippi River, across from the city of Baton Rouge. The city was founded in 1809 and incorporated in 1838. It was named after Governor Henry Watkins Allen, who served as the state's governor from 1864 to 1868.
Port Allen has a rich history that dates back to the early 1800s. The city was originally inhabited by Native Americans, including the Chitimacha and Houma tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s, and the city was officially founded in 1809.
In the early 1800s, Port Allen was a bustling port town, with a thriving economy based on the shipping and trading of goods. The city was also home to a number of plantations, which produced cotton, sugar, and other crops.
In the mid-1800s, the city experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The city was home to a number of businesses, including a cotton gin, a sawmill, and a brickyard. The city also had a number of churches, schools, and other institutions.
In the late 1800s, the city experienced a period of decline. The economy shifted away from shipping and trading, and the city's population began to decline. The city was also hit hard by the Great Depression, and many of the businesses and institutions in the city closed.
In the mid-1900s, the city experienced a period of revitalization. The economy shifted back to shipping and trading, and the city's population began to grow again. The city also experienced a period of growth in the late 1900s, as new businesses and institutions opened in the city.

Geography

Port Allen is located in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It is situated on the west bank of the Mississippi River, across from the city of Baton Rouge. The city covers an area of 4.2 square miles, and has a population of 5,180 people, as of the 2010 census.
The city is located in a flat, low-lying area, with an elevation of just 10 feet above sea level. The city is bordered by the Mississippi River to the east, and the city of Baton Rouge to the west. The city is also bordered by the cities of Addis and Brusly to the north, and the city of Port Vincent to the south.
The climate in Port Allen is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average temperature in the winter is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Port Allen is largely based on shipping and trading. The city is home to a number of businesses, including a cotton gin, a sawmill, and a brickyard. The city is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a chemical plant.
The city is also home to a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The city is also home to a number of government offices, including the West Baton Rouge Parish Courthouse.
The city is also home to a number of educational institutions, including the West Baton Rouge Parish School System, the West Baton Rouge Parish Community College, and the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Port Allen was 5,180 people. The racial makeup of the city was 65.3% White, 30.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.4% from other races.
The median household income in the city was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,938. The per capita income in the city was $19,945. The poverty rate in the city was 22.3%.

Conclusion

Port Allen is a city located in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It is situated on the west bank of the Mississippi River, across from the city of Baton Rouge. The city was founded in 1809 and incorporated in 1838. It has a rich history that dates back to the early 1800s, and has experienced periods of growth and decline throughout its history. The economy of the city is largely based on shipping and trading, and the city is home to a number of businesses, government offices, and educational institutions. As of the 2010 census, the population of Port Allen was 5,180 people, with a median household income of $37,917 and a poverty rate of 22.3%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Port Allen?
Total Population of Port Allen is 4,956.
What is the Total Male Population of Port Allen?
Total Male Population of Port Allen is 2,060.
What is the Total Female Population of Port Allen?
Total Female Population of Port Allen is 2,896.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Port Allen?
There are 71.13 Males per 100 Females in Port Allen.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Port Allen?
There are 140.58 Females per 100 Males in Port Allen.
What is the Median Population Age in Port Allen?
Median Population Age in Port Allen is 44.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Port Allen
Average Family Size in Port Allen is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Port Allen
Average Household Size in Port Allen is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Port Allen?
Per Capita income in Port Allen is $27,621.
What is the Median Family Income in Port Allen?
Median Family Income in Port Allen is $57,409.
What is the Median Household income in Port Allen?
Median Household Income in Port Allen is $53,706.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Port Allen?
Income or Wage Gap in Port Allen is 13.9%.
Women in Port Allen earn 86.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Port Allen?
Inequality or Gini Index in Port Allen is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Port Allen?
There are 2,462 People in the Labor Forcein in Port Allen.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Port Allen?
58.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Port Allen.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Port Allen?
Unemployment Rate in Port Allen is 8.5%.