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Port Allen, LA
City in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
Population
4,942
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,743
ZIP codes
0
Port Allen and its ZIP codes
Port Allen at a glance
- Port Allen is about 16 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,474, close to the Louisiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,300 (16% below Louisiana) and median rent is $958 a month.
Local data for Port Allen, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Port Allen, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,474
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$181,300
Median rent
$958/mo
Homeownership
64.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (652), Irish Americans (233), Italian Americans (204).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for West Baton Rouge Parish. PPP loans are for Port Allen.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,259
13,324 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,268
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$337M
FY 2026, $12,393 per person
How people get to work
Port Allen, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Port Allen, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
128
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,228
12.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 40°F
64.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Port Allen, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.9%
U.S. 33.3% +12.6 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Port Allen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BruslyTown | 4.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Baton RougeCity | 5.2 mi | 86.9 |
| AddisTown | 6.7 mi | 4.2 |
| GardereCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.3 |
| WestminsterCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| MerrydaleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Oak Hills PlaceCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.1 |
| InniswoldCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.2 |
| BrownfieldsCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Village St. GeorgeCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.2 |
| MonticelloCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.4 |
| BakerCity | 10 mi | 8.4 |
| PlaquemineCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| ShenandoahCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| Old JeffersonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| CentralCity | 13 mi | 62.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Port Allen, LA in?
- Port Allen is in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Port Allen, LA?
- About 4,942 people live in Port Allen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Port Allen?
- Nearby places include Brusly (4.4 mi), Baton Rouge (5.2 mi), Addis (6.7 mi), Gardere (6.8 mi), Westminster (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023