Total Population
1,649
Population
Growth Rate
-0.51%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
44.500
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Port Barre
Port Barre sits right at the point where Bayou Courtableau flows into Bayou Teche. Originally a popular French trading post, Port Barre is considered the birthplace of the Bayou Teche. Today, you can see where Bayou Teche begins and stay at the Bayou Teche RV Park, nestled on the bayou. You’ll also want to stop in at the local grocery to sample some of the best jalapeno, sausage & cheese bread you’ll ever taste.
A popular time to visit is in October when hundreds gather for the Tour du Teche, a 133-mile staged marathon for canoes and kayaks of all sizes.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
754
Total Housing Units
883
Owner Occupied
441
Renter Occupied
313
Vacant
129
Median Home Value
$133,929
Average Home Value
$147,778
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.92%
Income Projection
Median Household
$41,645 $45,742
Average Household
$55,120 $62,102
Per Capita
$25,203 $29,099
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
68
Total Employed
595
Workers 16+
811
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
140
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
16
Employed
131
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
5
Employed
80
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
5
Employed
80
2026 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
3
Employed
67
2026 Finance / Insurance Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
52
Some
High School
58
Graduated
High School
530
Associates
Degree
98
Bachelor's
Degree
80
Graduate
Degree
14
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
524
Non-Resident Commuters
276
Drive Alone
645
Carpooled
133
Public
0
Work At Home
33
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09