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.

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Population

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Population

Population2000201020252030
Port Barre2,3342,0711,6421,584

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Population by Age

Population2025
0-483
5-9110
10-14106
15-19121
20-24107
25-2991
30-34107
35-3995
40-4484
45-49108
50-5494
55-59100
60-64127
65-6987
70-7497
75-7952
80-8443
85+30
18+1,270
Median Age40

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Population by Race

Port Barre2025
Total1,642.00
White Alone71.07%
Black Alone25.46%
American Indian Alone0%
Asian Alone0.12%
Pacific Islander Alone0%
Some Other Race0.43%
Two or More Races2.92%
Hispanic Origin1.58%
Diversity Index44.70

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Growth Rate

Port Barre2025 - 2030
Population-0.72%
Households-0.22%
Families0.93%
Median Household Income1%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households881816747739
Housing Units967907874876
Owner Occupied Units494493
Renter Occupied Units253246
Vacant Units127137

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Home Value

Port Barre20252030
Median Home Value$137,500$158,958
Average Home Value$146,599$179,128
<$50,000126123
$50,000 - $99,9998269
$100,000 - $149,9994633
$150,000 - $199,9998175
$200,000 - $249,9993526
$250,000 - $299,999111146
$300,000 - $399,999912
$400,000 - $499,99924
$500,000 - $749,99920
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later95
2000-200973
1990-199929
1980-1989197
1970-1979232
1960-1969295
1950-195963
1940-19498
1939 or Before13

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Income

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Income

Port Barre20252030
Median Household$48,467$52,030
Average Household$54,221$57,696
Per Capita$24,667$26,917

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Household Income

Port Barre2025
<$15,000140
$15,000 - $24,99956
$25,000 - $34,99950
$35,000 - $49,999135
$50,000 - $74,999222
$75,000 - $99,99970
$100,000 - $149,99964
$150,000 - $199,9998
$200,000+2

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+867
In-County Residents516
Out-of-County Residents341
Drive Alone719
Carpooled123
Public Transport0
Work at Home25
Motorcycle0
Bicycle0
Walked0
Other0
Less than 5 minutes27
5-9 minutes190
10-14 minutes19
15-19 minutes124
20-24 minutes53
25-29 minutes0
30-34 minutes211
35-39 minutes43
40-44 minutes13
45-59 minutes102
60-89 minutes60
90+ minutes0
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees640
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities1
Construction13
Manufacturing4
Wholesale Trade7
  
Retail Trade133
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers4
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip12
Food & Beverage Stores67
Health/Pers Care Stores6
Gasoline Stations33
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music2
General Merchandise Str9
  
Transportation/Warehouse28
Information6
  
Finance & Insurance52
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn8
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv40
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other4
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing5
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv47
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt0
Educational Services140
HealthCare/Social Assist41
Arts/Entertainment/Rec0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs88
Accommodation0
Food Srv/Drinking Places88
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin25
Auto Repair/Maintenance2
Public Administration Emp50

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Educational Attainment (25+)

Port Barre2025
<9th Grade99
Some High School46
GED143
Graduated High School549
Some College/No Degree115
Associates Degree92
Bachelor's Degree44
Graduate Degree27

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses69
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus4
Manufacturing Bus1
Wholesale Trade Bus1
  
Retail Trade Bus17
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus3
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus2
Food & Beverage Stores Bus3
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus1
Gasoline Stations Bus5
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus1
General Merchandise Str Bus2
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus2
Information Bus2
  
Finance & Insurance Bus6
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus3
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus1
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus2
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus3
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus3
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus0
Educational Services Bus3
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus4
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus5
Accommodation Bus0
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus5
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus10
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus1
Public Administration Bus6

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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