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Port Barre, Louisiana

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Population in 2022: 1,752 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: -23.4%
 
Males: 832  (47.5%)
Females: 920  (52.5%)
Median resident age:

27.8 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 70577.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $34,919 (it was $23,945 in 2000)
Port Barre:

$34,919
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,112 (it was $11,028 in 2000)

Port Barre town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $55,817 (it was $38,400 in 2000)
Port Barre:

$55,817
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $109,775; detached houses: $156,385; mobile homes: $58,236

Median gross rent in 2022: $775.

March 2022 cost of living index in Port Barre: 76.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.8%
(19.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.5% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 71.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Port Barre, LA (2022)
    • 98445.6%Black alone
    • 89141.3%White alone
    • 1527.0%Two or more races
    • 1215.6%Hispanic
    • 241.1%Asian alone

Races in Port Barre detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 13 registered sex offenders living in Port Barre, Louisiana as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Port Barre is 157 to 1.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 14 (9 officers - 8 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.30
Louisiana average:

3.44
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Ancestries: French Canadian (22.5%), French (4.0%), American (3.0%), European (1.9%), English (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 26 feet

Land area: 1.10 square miles.

Population density: 1,590 people per square mile   (low).

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12 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.5%
Louisiana:

2.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Port Barre town:

0.5% ($199)
Louisiana:

0.3% ($199)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lafayette, LA (24.0 miles , pop. 110,257).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (49.2 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (212.0 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Leonville, LA (2.5 miles ),
Washington, LA (2.7 miles ),
Opelousas, LA (2.8 miles ),
Arnaudville, LA (3.3 miles ),
Grand Coteau, LA (3.3 miles ),
Palmetto, LA (3.4 miles),
Sunset, LA (3.5 miles ),
Krotz Springs, LA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 30.56 N, Longitude: 91.96 W

Area code: 337

Distribution of median household income in Port Barre, LA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Port Barre, LA in 2022
Port Barre satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,700
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $225,700
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Port Barre, LA residents
Average permit cost in Port Barre, LA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.5%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +172 (+8.1%).
Most common industries in Port Barre, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.6%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Health care (9.3%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (8.3%)
  • Public administration (8.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.5%)
  • Truck transportation (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (14.7%)
  • Truck transportation (8.7%)
  • Public administration (6.8%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Health care (6.0%)
  • Petroleum & coal products (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (18.1%)
  • Health care (13.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.9%)
  • Public administration (10.3%)
  • Social assistance (6.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
  • Sporting goods, camera, hobby & toy stores (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Port Barre, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Cashiers (6.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (12.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Carpenters (5.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (14.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.6%)
  • Child care workers (5.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.7%)

Average climate in Port Barre, Louisiana

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Tornado activity:

Port Barre-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average. It is 69% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/9/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.4 miles away from the Port Barre town center injured 7 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 10/15/1957, a category F3 tornado 9.4 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 29 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Port Barre-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 40% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 171.2 miles away from Port Barre center
On 9/10/2006 at 14:56:08, a magnitude 5.9 (5.9 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 440.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 281.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 173.5 miles away from Port Barre center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 180.4 miles away from Port Barre center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 164.7 miles away from Port Barre center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in St. Landry Parish (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Port Barre:

  • OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR NURSING FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; OPELOUSAS, LA)
  • DCI - OPELOUSAS (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; OPELOUSAS, LA)
  • OPELOUSAS GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; OPELOUSAS, LA)
  • ST LANDRY EXTENDED CARE HOSPITAL LLC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; OPELOUSAS, LA)
  • SECURE CARE HOME HEALTH, INC (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; OPELOUSAS, LA)
  • FMCNA - OPELOUSAS (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; OPELOUSAS, LA)
  • PHYSICIANS HH OF LOUISIANA, IN (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; OPELOUSAS, LA)

Airports located in Port Barre:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Port Barre:

  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette (about 24 miles; Lafayette, LA; Full-time enrollment: 14,493)
  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus (about 24 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,378)
  • South Louisiana Community College (about 25 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,519)
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (about 46 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 27,321)
  • Southern University and A & M College (about 46 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,837)
  • Baton Rouge Community College (about 50 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,744)
  • SOWELA Technical Community College (about 76 miles; Lake Charles, LA; FT enrollment: 2,160)

Public high school in Port Barre:

Public elementary/middle schools in Port Barre:

Private elementary/middle school in Port Barre:

  • GOOD SHEPHERD MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 94, Location: 118 ASHTON RD, Grades: PK-8)
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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Port Barre: Port Barre Wastewater Treatment Plant (A), Port Barre Police Department (B), Port Barre Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Port Barre include: House of Prayer (A), First Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Traveler's Motel (17425 Highway 190).

Birthplace of: Marvin White - Football player.

St. Landry Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.4%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.4%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Banks with branches in Port Barre (2011 data):

  • St Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank: Saizan Street Branch at 418 Saizan Avenue, branch established on 1922/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $248.3 mil, Deposits: $180.6 mil, headquarters in Opelousas, LA, negative income in the last year, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 3 total offices
  • American Bank & Trust Company: Port Barre Branch at Saizon Street, branch established on 1961/08/14. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $156.8 mil, Deposits: $138.1 mil, headquarters in Opelousas, LA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: American Bancorp, Inc.
  • St. Landry Bank and Trust Company: Port Barre Branch at 235 Saizan Street, branch established on 1982/08/04. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $253.0 mil, Deposits: $221.5 mil, headquarters in Opelousas, LA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Saint Landry Bancshares, Inc.
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Port Barre Branch at 17791 Highway 190, branch established on 1976/09/13. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.

For population 15 years and over in Port Barre:

Marital status in Port Barre, LA
  • Never married: 61.5%
  • Now married: 24.9%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 4.9%

For population 25 years and over in Port Barre:

  • High school or higher: 78.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.7%
  • Unemployed: 7.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Louisiana average:

11.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Port Barre
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Port Barre, LA (based on St. Landry Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic49,23435
Evangelical Protestant6,08338
Black Protestant2,0627
Mainline Protestant1,31911
Other4064
None24,280-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 36
St. Landry Parish:

3.94 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
This county:

1.42 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 42
This county:

4.60 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
This county:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
St. Landry Parish:

12.9%
State:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.1%
Louisiana:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
St. Landry Parish:

12.7%
Louisiana:

13.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

45.7%
Louisiana:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Port Barre:

42.2%
Louisiana:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Here:

30.8
State:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.2%
State:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

14.8%
Louisiana:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Port Barre:

6.6
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Port Barre:

35.6%
State:

34.5%

General health condition:
This city:

51.0%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Port Barre:

84.1%
Louisiana:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Port Barre, LA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 18$51,873$34,5821$2,906
Streets and Highways 6$16,899$33,7980$0
Police - Other 5$12,366$29,6782$6,314
Financial Administration 5$15,265$36,6360$0
Water Supply 2$8,336$50,0160$0
Parks and Recreation 1$3,011$36,1320$0
Welfare 1$2,484$29,8081$2,385
Other Government Administration 1$4,765$57,1808$19,998
Totals for Government 39$114,999$35,38412$31,603

Port Barre government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $93,000 ($53.08)
    Sewerage: $42,000 ($23.97)
    Parks and Recreation: $19,000 ($10.84)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $992,000 ($566.21)
    Gas Utilities: $332,000 ($189.50)
    Sewerage: $332,000 ($189.50)
    Water Utilities: $322,000 ($183.79)
    Regular Highways: $272,000 ($155.25)
    Parks and Recreation: $115,000 ($65.64)
    Financial Administration: $89,000 ($50.80)
    Central Staff Services: $85,000 ($48.52)
    General Public Buildings: $63,000 ($35.96)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($0.57)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($0.57)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $42,000 ($23.97)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $229,000 ($130.71)
    Police Protection: $66,000 ($37.67)
    Regular Highways: $31,000 ($17.69)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($4.57)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $923,000 ($526.83)

Port Barre government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $239,000 ($136.42)
    Parks and Recreation: $24,000 ($13.70)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($0.57)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $754,000 ($430.37)
    Rents: $77,000 ($43.95)
    Donations From Private Sources: $18,000 ($10.27)
    General Revenue - Other: $10,000 ($5.71)
    Sale of Property: $3,000 ($1.71)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.57)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $372,000 ($212.33)
    Gas Utilities: $334,000 ($190.64)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $6,000 ($3.42)
    Water Utilities: $2,000 ($1.14)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $591,000 ($337.33)
    Public Utilities Sales: $104,000 ($59.36)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $87,000 ($49.66)
    Property: $41,000 ($23.40)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $8,000 ($4.57)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $4,000 ($2.28)

Port Barre government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $859,000 ($490.30)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $478,000 ($272.83)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $381,000 ($217.47)

Port Barre government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,689,000 ($964.04)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $75,000 ($42.81)

Businesses in Port Barre, LA

  • Domino's Pizza: 1
  • McDonald's: 1
  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Port Barre:

  • KDYS (1520 AM; 10 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSLO (1230 AM; 1 kW; OPELOUSAS, LA; Owner: KSLO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KVOL (1330 AM; 5 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KNEK (1190 AM; daytime; 0 kW; WASHINGTON, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KJCB (770 AM; 1 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: R & M BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • WJBO (1150 AM; 5 kW; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSKR (1210 AM; 10 kW; DENHAM SPRINGS, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Port Barre:

  • KNEK-FM (104.7 FM; WASHINGTON, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRXE (105.9 FM; OPELOUSAS, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSMB (94.5 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRVS (88.7 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE)
  • KTDY (99.9 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF LAFAYETTE, INC.)
  • KXKC (99.1 FM; NEW IBERIA, LA; Owner: BONIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KOOJ (93.7 FM; NEW IBERIA, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYPY (100.7 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF BATON ROUGE, LLC)
  • KAJN-FM (102.9 FM; CROWLEY, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WYNK-FM (101.5 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDGL (98.1 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF BATON ROUGE, LLC)
  • KSJY (90.9 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KZMZ (96.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFMF (102.5 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRRQ (95.5 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KQIS (102.1 FM; BASILE, LA; Owner: THIRD PARTNER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJJB (105.5 FM; EUNICE, LA; Owner: TRI-PARISH BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • KFTE (96.5 FM; BREAUX BRIDGE, LA; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF LAFAYETTE, INC.)
  • KBON (101.1 FM; MAMOU, LA; Owner: ROSE ANN MARX)
  • K220EV (91.9 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Port Barre:

  • KATC (Channel 3; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KATC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KADN (Channel 15; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KADN-15, INC.)
  • KLPB-TV (Channel 24; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KDCG-LP (Channel 22; OPELOUSAS, LA; Owner: ACADIANA CABLE ADVERTISING, INC.)
  • KLFY-TV (Channel 10; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KLFY, L.P.)
  • K50FI (Channel 50; OPELOUSAS, LA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • K69HD (Channel 69; CHURCH POINT, LA; Owner: GULF MANAGEMENT II, L.L.C.)
  • WAFB (Channel 9; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: WAFB, L.L.C)
  • WBRZ-TV (Channel 2; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA TELEVISION BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WVLA (Channel 33; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF BATON ROUGE LIC. CORP.)
  • WGMB (Channel 44; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: COMCORP OF BATON ROUGE LICENSE CORP.)
  • K58GA (Channel 46; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: WNTZ-48, INC.)
  • K58GB (Channel 58; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KLFT-LP (Channel 21; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: K. SANDOVAL BURKE)
  • KAGN-LP (Channel 65; CROWLEY, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
Port Barre fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Port Barre fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 797ft / 243mTotal length
  • $28,379,000Total costs
  • 99,985Total average daily traffic
  • 21,051Total average daily truck traffic
  • 161,743Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Port Barre, LA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Port Barre, LA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

48 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Port Barre)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Saizan Ave (Lat: 30.555194 Lon: -91.958167), Call Sign: WSU290,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.235 MHz, 155.340 MHz, Grant Date: 03/03/2000, Expiration Date: 04/06/2005, Cancellation Date: 06/11/2005, Registrant: Saint Landry Parish Fire District 2, Port Barre, LA 70577, Phone: (318) 585-6252

  • 2921 Bayou Gerimand Rd (Lat: 30.538806 Lon: -91.872611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24 m, Overall height: 25 m, Call Sign: KNNS343,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.2000 MHz, Grant Date: 02/03/2011, Expiration Date: 04/18/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2014, Certifier: Kevin Dumas, Registrant: Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC, 1300 Main Street, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: (713) 989-2193, Email:

  • Port Barre Field (Lat: 30.527139 Lon: -91.922611), Call Sign: KQS312, Licensee ID: L00008706,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.9400 MHz, Grant Date: 08/12/1998, Expiration Date: 08/12/2003, Cancellation Date: 05/27/2003, Certifier: Marc Coventry, Registrant: Chevron Usa Inc, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • 818 Hwy 743 (Lat: 30.545556 Lon: -92.006111), Type: Tank, Structure height: 7.4 m, Overall height: 8.5 m, Call Sign: WQNP494,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.425 MHz, Grant Date: 04/10/2021, Expiration Date: 04/08/2031, Certifier: Donald C Lejeune, Registrant: Louisiana Radio Communications, 6161 Island Road, Lake Charles, LA 70602-3143, Phone: (337) 436-7573, Fax: (225) 627-6368, Email:

  • L1, 846 Saizan Ave. (Lat: 30.562667 Lon: -91.953389), Call Sign: WQTB808,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.550 MHz, 152.930 MHz, 158.340 MHz, 159.525 MHz, 160.140 MHz, Grant Date: 12/30/2013, Expiration Date: 12/30/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/02/2024, Certifier: Christine Darjean, Registrant: Bearcom Operating LP, Dallas, TX 75355-9001, Phone: (214) 765-7328, Fax: (214) 355-4971, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • PORT BARRE, 18721 Hwy. 190 (Lat: 30.548056 Lon: -91.930972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 64 m, Call Sign: WQIW451,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, Grant Date: 06/03/2008, Expiration Date: 06/03/2018, Cancellation Date: 02/18/2014, Certifier: Pamelia Y Hoof, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • PORT BARRE, 19210 Highway 190 (Lat: 30.545000 Lon: -91.914056), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 44.5 m, Overall height: 46.6 m, Call Sign: WQVR569,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.406 MHz, 956.406 MHz, 928.206 MHz, 952.206 MHz, Grant Date: 04/22/2015, Expiration Date: 04/22/2025, Certifier: D. J. Bolton, Registrant: Fcc-Faa Licensing, LLC, 8932 Suite D Milford Haven Court, Lorton, VA 22199, Phone: (703) 615-6615, Email:

  • STATION, 8450 Ft Se Port Barre On Hwy 103 (Lat: 30.540472 Lon: -91.969833), Overall height: 36.9 m, Call Sign: KPN91,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6805.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/12/1999, Expiration Date: 09/29/2009, Cancellation Date: 08/05/2009, Registrant: Saic, Inc / Entergy Services, Inc, 425 West Capitol Ave Mbb-8f, Little Rock, AR 72203-0551, Phone: (501) 340-3116, Fax: (501) 340-3188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: K5RFG, Grant Date: 08/16/1995, Expiration Date: 08/16/2005, Cancellation Date: 08/17/2007, Registrant: Karl L Pollingue, Rfd 1 Box 392, Port Barre, LA 70577

  • Call Sign: KC5RDC, Licensee ID: L00637023, Grant Date: 02/10/2016, Expiration Date: 10/02/2025, Certifier: Charles L Miller, Registrant: Charles L Miller, 19119 Hwy 190, Port Barre, LA 70577

  • Call Sign: KC5RDD, Licensee ID: L00637022, Grant Date: 02/10/2016, Expiration Date: 02/10/2026, Certifier: Barry W Miller, Registrant: Barry W Miller, 19119 Hwy 190, Port Barre, LA 70577


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 170B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2937D, N2937D, N-2937D, Serial Number: 26880, Year manufactured: 1954, Airworthiness Date: 07/02/2015, Certificate Issue Date: 05/07/2018
    Registrant (Partnership): Chase M Grimmett, Po Box 835, Port Barre, LA 70577, Other Owners: Reggie Grimmett
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-34 (750 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 41850, N41850, N-41850, Serial Number: 502B-2703, Year manufactured: 2010, Airworthiness Date: 04/08/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, Po Box 575, Port Barre, LA 70577
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W PT6A SERIES (500 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 599LA, N599LA, N-599LA, Serial Number: 502-0599, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 02/09/2000, Certificate Issue Date: 08/15/2000
    Registrant (Corporation): Aerial Crop Care Inc, Po Box 575, Port Barre, LA 70577
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/28/2020

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fire incidents per year is 29. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 58 took place in 2011, and the least - 10 in 2007. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Port Barre, LA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (52.1%), and Structure Fires (24.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Port Barre, LA
    • 23852.1%Outside Fires
    • 11424.9%Structure Fires
    • 5612.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 4910.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Port Barre, LA
Most common first names in Port Barre, LA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Joseph6168.4 years
John3171.4 years
Mary2068.9 years
Marie1883.6 years
James1769.3 years
Charles1368.0 years
George1170.2 years
Louis972.7 years
Arthur869.6 years
Lillian876.5 years
Most common last names in Port Barre, LA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Guillory3668.0 years
Stelly2761.9 years
Richard2370.4 years
Fontenot2369.8 years
Pickney2366.4 years
Lalonde2270.0 years
Marks2171.2 years
Soileau2065.2 years
Guidroz2070.1 years
Stoute1968.1 years
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Port Barre, LA
  • 88.4%Electricity
  • 11.1%Utility gas
  • 0.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Port Barre, LA
  • 86.3%Electricity
  • 13.7%Utility gas


Port Barre compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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