Port Allen, Louisiana
Port Allen: City in Louisiana, United States of America
About
Port Allen is a city located in the county of West Baton Rouge Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,180 and a population density of 1,556 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,720 inhabitants.
The city was created 108 years ago in 1915.
Quick Facts about Port Allen
| Population : | 4,720 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | West Baton Rouge Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 225 |
| Area : | 3.33 km2 |
| Altitude : | 26 feet / 8 meters |
| Capital city : | Port Allen is capital of West Baton Rouge Parish |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1916 (108 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 18:18:34 (12th November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 70767 |
| Density : | 1,417 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Port Allen is located at 30°27'8"N 91°12'36"W (30.4521400, -91.2101100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Port Allen decreased by 9.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,180 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,167 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,089 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,115 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,122 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,088 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,056 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,996 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,938 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,743 | -4.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,720 | -0.49% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 16,820 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 17,096 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 16,525 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 17,096 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.0% |
| White only, percent : | 91.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 28.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 64.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 805 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 17.1% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,068 |
Port Allen zip code is 70767.
County name: West Baton Rouge, County
fips: 22121
Allain, Port Allen, Saint Michael
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,068 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $93,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,044 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $430 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $631 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 5 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,437 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.55 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 80.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,923 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 67,770 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,657,856 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 184,393 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,653 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $55,755 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,196 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 415 |
| 2019 total employment : | 5,715 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 236,367 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -1.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 897 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,392 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 678 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 328 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 72 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,251 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 97 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,145 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 23.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 714.19 |
Other Places in Port Allen
1 LSU AG Center
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2 Port Allen City Hall
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3 USDA Wildlife Services
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People born in Port Allen (3)
People born in Port Allen, including football player Tracy Porter, Businessman and state legislator Ernie Alexander, football player Andre Hal, .
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Schools in Port Allen
College & universities near Port Allen, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158325 | Baton Rouge General Medical Center-School of Nursing | Baton Rouge (LA) | 70806 |
| 159391 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge (LA) | 70803-2750 |
| 484686 | University of Phoenix-Louisiana | Baton Rouge (LA) | 70808 |
| 437103 | Baton Rouge Community College | Baton Rouge (LA) | 70806 |
| 160621 | Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge (LA) | 70813 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Port Allen, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
| HMD | Hammond | 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| SCH | Schriever | Hwy 20 and Hwy 24 | RAIL |
Post offices near Port Allen
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Port Allen Post Office | Port Allen (LA) | 70767 |
| Capitol Post Office | Baton Rouge (LA) | 70802 |
| Baton Roug Post Office | Baton Rouge (LA) | 70801 |
| Audubon Post Office | Baton Rouge (LA) | 70806 |
| Istrouma Post Office | Baton Rouge (LA) | 70805 |
Other cities in West Baton Rouge Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in West Baton Rouge Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Addis | 6,464 | Town in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, US |
| Brusly | 2,580 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Port Allen distances to largest Louisiana cities
