Port Barre
Town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
Port Barre is a town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, with 1,751 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Leonville, 6.6 miles S.
- 1,751residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 1,625 / sq mipopulation density
- 70577ZIP code
About Port Barre
Port Barre (BAH-ree) is a town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. The town began in 1760 as an Indian trading post at the place where Bayou Teche flows out of Bayou Courtableau. As of the 2020 census, Port Barre had a population of 1,751. It is part of the Opelousas–Eunice Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Port Barre
- Median household income
- $41,278
- Median home value
- $75,700
- Median rent
- $881/mo
- Median age
- 28
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Port Barre had 1,751 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,751 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,625 per sq mi (627 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Port Barre at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Landry Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,751 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.08 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.5555° N, 91.9560° W |
| ZIP code | 70577 |
| Official website | townofportbarre.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2261825 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Port Barre
- Leonville6.6 mi S
- Washington7.4 mi NW
- Opelousas7.8 mi W
- Grand Coteau10.7 mi SW
- Arnaudville10.7 mi S
- Palmetto11.6 mi N
- Krotz Springs12.1 mi E
- Sunset12.3 mi SW
- Lebeau12.3 mi N
- Lawtell13.8 mi W
- Melville15.4 mi NE
- Cecilia16.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Port Barre
What county is Port Barre in?
Port Barre is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Port Barre, LA?
1,751 people lived in Port Barre at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Port Barre, LA?
The ZIP code of Port Barre is 70577.
What is the elevation of Port Barre?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Port Barre?
Leonville (6.6 mi), Washington (7.4 mi), Opelousas (7.8 mi), Grand Coteau (10.7 mi), Arnaudville (10.7 mi).
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