Census Bureau data for Port Sulphur CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Port Sulphur CDP
- What is the median household income in Port Sulphur CDP?
- The median household income in Port Sulphur CDP is $54,342 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Port Sulphur CDP?
- The poverty rate in Port Sulphur CDP is 8.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Port Sulphur CDP?
- $87,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Port Sulphur CDP residents have a college degree?
- 10.8% of adults in Port Sulphur CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,529
Median Income
$54,342
Median Home Value
$87,300
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
13.9%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$24,654 (+83%)
Home Value:
+$11,700 (+15.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-36.8 pp (-82.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+7.9 pp (+272.4%)
Unemployment:
+6.6 pp (+90.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,529
Median Age
34.0
Female
34.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 15.2%
Black 59.8%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 20.7%
Other 0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$54,342
±$32,164
-$5,681 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$86,341
Median Family Income
$57,195
Poverty Rate
8.0%
-6.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
10.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
31.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.5%
$10–15k
2.6%
$15–25k
9.6%
$25–35k
18.9%
$35–50k
7.2%
$50–75k
16.2%
$75–100k
8.8%
$100–150k
25.2%
$200k+
3.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
554
Owner-Occupied
90.4%
Renter-Occupied
9.6%
Vacancy Rate
17.7%
Median Home Value
$87,300
-$121,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
—
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
10.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
0.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.4%
$50–100k
49.5%
$100–200k
27.4%
$200–300k
2.7%
$300–500k
2.2%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
1.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.0%
1 vehicle
30.3%
2 vehicles
39.3%
3+
23.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
6.1%
Mobile home
93.9%
Housing Age
1970–1999
1.6%
2000–2009
87.4%
2010+
9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
72.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
10.8%
-15.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
9.4%
Some College / Associate
16.3%
Less Than High School
20.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Unemployment Rate
13.9%
+7.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.0%
Self-Employed
5.2%
Government Workers
53.9%
Private For-Profit
39.6%
Industry
Public Admin
29.7%
Edu/Health
22.4%
Arts/Entmt.
13.9%
Prof. Services
11.4%
Transportation
6.8%
Retail
6.2%
Agriculture
5.0%
Manufacturing
1.7%
Occupation
Food Prep
49.6%
Management
28.8%
Construction
11.8%
Production
6.4%
Sales
3.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
29.9 min
Drove Alone
86.0%
Carpool
14.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
456
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
35.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
23.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.1%
5–9
4.1%
10–14
16.5%
15–19
2.2%
20–24
11.5%
25–34
10.4%
35–44
5.2%
45–54
20.5%
55–64
0.7%
65–74
9.7%
75–84
5.2%
85+
2.0%
Under 18: 27.7%
Working age (18–64): 72.3%
65 and over: 12.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.2%
With a Disability
22.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
81.3%
Uninsured
18.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
77.0%
Has a Computer
85.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
97.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023