Port Sulphur
Census-designated place in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
Port Sulphur is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, with 1,677 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pointe a la Hache, 5.3 miles NW.
- 1,677residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.0 km²
- 310 / sq mipopulation density
- 70082ZIP code
About Port Sulphur
Port Sulphur is an unincorporated community on the West Bank of the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined the community as a census-designated place (CDP) which at the 2020 census, it had a population of 1,677.
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Living in Port Sulphur
- Median household income
- $52,289
- Median home value
- $84,200
- Median age
- 40.6
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Port Sulphur had 1,677 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,677 |
|---|---|
| Density | 310 per sq mi (120 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Port Sulphur at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Plaquemines Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,677 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.41 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Water area | 3.00 sq mi (7.77 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.5127° N, 89.7282° W |
| ZIP code | 70082 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2262070 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Port Sulphur
- Pointe a la Hache5.3 mi NW
- Empire8.3 mi SE
- Buras16.5 mi SE
- Delacroix17.6 mi N
- Triumph19.6 mi SE
- Boothville23.1 mi SE
- Poydras25.8 mi N
- Lafitte26.0 mi NW
- Venice26.4 mi SE
- Barataria27.4 mi NW
- Grand Isle27.5 mi SW
- Jean Lafitte27.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Port Sulphur
What county is Port Sulphur in?
Port Sulphur is in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Port Sulphur, LA?
1,677 people lived in Port Sulphur at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Port Sulphur, LA?
The ZIP code of Port Sulphur is 70082.
What is the elevation of Port Sulphur?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Port Sulphur?
Pointe a la Hache (5.3 mi), Empire (8.3 mi), Buras (16.5 mi), Delacroix (17.6 mi), Triumph (19.6 mi).
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