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Port Vincent, LA

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

673
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

48.1
years ∙ half population younger than 48.1, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
8.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0.7%
foreign-born population
99.3%Native
0.7% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Port Vincent is a village within Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States.
Location
Village in Livingston Parish, LA, US
Co-ordinates
DEC30.336352° N, 90.843602° W
DMS30° 20′ 10.87″ N, 90° 50′ 36.97″ W

Population Density & area

395.9/sq mi (152.6/km²)
Total Area
1.74 sq mi (4.52 km²)
Land Area
1.7 sq mi (4.41 km²) · 97.6%
Water Area
0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) · 2.4%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

54.2% male
Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%
males per 100 females
Port Vincent 118.5
Livingston Parish 98.2
Louisiana 95.8

Nativity

0.7%
foreign-born population
99.3%Native
0.7% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Port Vincent 0.7%
Livingston Parish 4%
Louisiana 4.9%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

48.1
years ∙ half population younger than 48.1, half older
Port Vincent
48.1
Livingston Parish
36.4
Louisiana
38

Dependency ratio

Low High
55.8
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Port Vincent 55.8
Livingston Parish 65.7
Louisiana 67.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 13.2% 25.8% 23.5%
Working age (18-64) 64.2% 60.4% 59.8%
Senior (65+) 22.6% 13.8% 16.7%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 55.8 65.7 67.3
Child dependency ratio 20.6 42.7 39.3
Old-age dependency ratio 35.2 22.9 28
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
95.5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1%
Other
3.5%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
8.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Port Vincent 8.7%
Livingston Parish 34.4%
Louisiana 59%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Port Vincent population
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Hispanic or Latino 1% 6.6% 7.2%
Mexican 0.4% 2% 2.2%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.3% 0.4%
Cuban 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.6% 4.3% 4.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino 99% 93.4% 92.8%
One race 95.7% 90.4% 89%
White 95.5% 80.2% 55.7%
Black or African American 0% 8.9% 30.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.1% 0.1% 0.4%
Asian 0% 0.7% 1.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0.5% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3.3% 3% 3.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

42.8% family
Family 42.8%
Non family 57.2%
% family households
Port Vincent 42.8%
Livingston Parish 71.5%
Louisiana 62.7%

Average household size

1.8
persons per household
Port Vincent
1.8
Livingston Parish
2.74
Louisiana
2.49

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Port Vincent population
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Total households 374 53,596 1,804,780
Average houshold size 1.8 2.74 2.49
Family households 160 38,302 1,130,826
Average family size 2.52 3.22 3.16
Married couple family 96 28,084 754,231
Other families 64 10,218 376,595
Male householder 26 3,004 96,444
Female householder 38 7,214 280,151
Non-family households 214 15,294 673,954
One-person households 197 12,188 571,003
Male householder 163 5,700 260,218
Senior (65+) living alone 32 1,979 79,575
Female householder 34 6,488 310,785
Senior (65+) living alone 17 3,239 151,041
Other living arrangements 17 3,106 102,951

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

434
housing units
Port Vincent 434
Livingston Parish 59,981
Louisiana 2,108,902

Occupancy status

86.2% occupied
Occupied 86.2%
Vacant 13.8%
vacancy rate
Port Vincent 13.8%
Livingston Parish 10.6%
Louisiana 14.4%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

69.1%
Single family houses
Single family houses
69.1%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0%
Mobile homes
17.5%
Boat, RV, van, etc
13.4%

Median Year Built

1998
Half of houses were built before 1998, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
3.5%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
14.7%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
37.8%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
44.1%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 4.6 5.7 5.5
1–3 rooms 35.2% 8.3% 11.6%
4–6 rooms 51.8% 60.4% 58.5%
7+ rooms 13% 31.3% 30%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 16.6% 2.3% 2%
1 bedroom 12.4% 3.8% 8.8%
2 bedrooms 13.6% 15.7% 22.9%
3 bedrooms 46.3% 56.6% 48%
4+ bedrooms 11.1% 21.5% 18.3%
At a glance
Median year built 1998 2002 1983
Total housing units 434 59,981 2,108,902
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

85.3% owners
Renter-occupied 14.7%
Owner-occupied 85.3%
homeownership rate
Port Vincent 85.3%
Livingston Parish 80.7%
Louisiana 67.4%

Average household size

1.67
Owner-occupied
2.53
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Port Vincent 1.67
Livingston Parish 2.79
Louisiana 2.57

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Total occupied units 374 53,596 1,804,780
Year moved in
2020 or later 8.8% 24% 23.3%
2010 to 2019 54.8% 43.4% 38%
2000 to 2009 23.8% 17.6% 16.9%
1999 or earlier 12.6% 14.9% 21.8%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 90.4% 97% 97.7%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 2.6% 1.6%
1.51 or more 9.6% 0.4% 0.7%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 4.3% 3.8% 8.4%
1 vehicle 65.2% 30.9% 36.9%
2 vehicles 18.7% 42.8% 37.1%
3 or more vehicles 11.8% 22.4% 17.6%
House heating fuel used
Gas 20.3% 25.8% 34.1%
Electricity 78.3% 73% 64.7%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0.1% 0.1%
All other fuels 1.3% 0.6% 0.5%
No fuel used 0% 0.4% 0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.9% 0.5%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.9% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0% 0.8% 1%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$216,200
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Port Vincent
$216,200
Livingston Parish
$230,600
Louisiana
$216,500

Housing Cost Burden

25.6%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
25.6%
Owners without a mortgage
10.2%
Renters
11%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Property value
Median Value $216,200 $230,600 $216,500
Under $100,000 32.6% 18.1% 20.1%
$100,000 - $200,000 15.7% 21.2% 25.1%
$200,000 - $300,000 28.2% 32.1% 25.1%
$300,000 - $500,000 16% 22% 21%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 6.3% 6.1% 7.2%
$1,000,000 and more 1.3% 0.5% 1.5%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 41.7% 57.7% 52.2%
Without a mortgage 58.3% 42.3% 47.8%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,223 $1,616 $1,604
Without a mortgage $548 $404 $442
Gross rent
Median rent $734 $1,151 $1,064

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

11.2%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Port Vincent 11.2%
Livingston Parish 20.5%
Louisiana 27%

Adults without a high school diploma

17.9%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Port Vincent 17.9%
Livingston Parish 11.5%
Louisiana 12.7%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

65
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
3.1%
K–12
75.4%
College / Undergraduate
21.5%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

18.7%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Port Vincent
18.7%
Livingston Parish
28.8%
Louisiana
37.5%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Total enrolled (age 3+) 65 34,931 1,127,670
Nursery / preschool 3.1% 4.8% 6.5%
K–12 75.4% 79% 69.6%
Kindergarten 9.2% 6.4% 5.3%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 36.9% 24.7% 20.9%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 12.3% 25.2% 21.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 16.9% 22.7% 21.6%
College or graduate school 21.5% 16.3% 23.9%
College, undergraduate 21.5% 13.5% 19.2%
Graduate, professional school 0% 2.7% 4.7%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 18.7% 28.8% 37.5%
School type
Public school 92.3% 86.4% 79.3%
Private school 7.7% 13.6% 20.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

509
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
1%
9th-12th, no diploma
16.9%
HS graduate
54%
Some college no degree
13.9%
Associates degree
2.9%
Bachelors degree
9.8%
Graduate or professional degree
1.4%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
60% · 40%
9th-12th, no diploma
25.6% · 74.4%
HS graduate
79.6% · 20.4%
Some college no degree
57.7% · 42.3%
Associates degree
53.3% · 46.7%
Bachelors degree
32% · 68%
Graduate or professional degree
28.6% · 71.4%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Population (25+) 509 97,807 3,107,436
Less than 9th grade 1% 3.9% 4.5%
9th–12th, no diploma 16.9% 7.6% 8.2%
High school diploma or GED 54% 37.6% 32.5%
Some college, no degree 13.9% 22.3% 20.4%
Associate's degree 2.9% 8.1% 7.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 11.2% 20.5% 27%
Bachelor's degree 9.8% 13.8% 17%
Graduate or professional 1.4% 6.8% 10.1%
High School or higher 82.1% 88.5% 87.3%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$61,144
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$60,933
Some college or associates
$71,429
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
61.5%
HS graduate
4.4%
Some college or associates
9.3%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $61,144 $52,149 $46,510
Less than high school graduate $— $43,329 $29,714
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $60,933 $46,903 $36,782
Some college or associate's degree $71,429 $49,661 $42,528
Bachelor's degree $— $61,112 $60,472
Graduate or professional degree $— $67,462 $70,058
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 61.5% 30.5% 32.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 4.4% 12% 19%
Some college or associate's degree 9.3% 9.9% 14.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 3% 5.9%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

595
residents 16 years and over
Port Vincent 595
Livingston Parish 114,591
Louisiana 3,652,089

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
53.1%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Port Vincent 53.1%
Livingston Parish 59.2%
Louisiana 55.1%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

45.7
years ∙ half are younger than 45.7, half older
Port Vincent
45.7
Livingston Parish
39.6
Louisiana
39.3
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

75.3% male
Male 75.3%
Female 24.7%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Port Vincent 24.7
Livingston Parish 45.6
Louisiana 48.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Port Vincent
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Total labor force 328 71,123 2,166,635
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 0.9% 3.8% 3.8%
20 to 24 years 14% 9.7% 10%
25 to 29 years 1.5% 11.4% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 7.6% 11.6% 11.6%
35 to 44 years 10.4% 25% 22.6%
45 to 54 years 32% 20.3% 18.7%
55 to 59 years 22.9% 8.2% 8.6%
60 to 64 years 4.9% 6.2% 7.1%
65 to 74 years 5.2% 3.4% 5.7%
75 years and over 0.6% 0.4% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 75.3% 54.4% 51.5%
Female 24.7% 45.6% 48.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

55.1%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Port Vincent
55.1%
Livingston Parish
62.1%
Louisiana
59.3%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

72.4%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
31.9%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Port Vincent 31.9%
Livingston Parish 55.5%
Louisiana 55.7%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Port Vincent
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 10.7% 35.1% 34.1%
20 to 24 years 79.3% 76% 70.7%
25 to 29 years 41.7% 82.4% 79.7%
30 to 34 years 45.5% 77.7% 79.8%
35 to 44 years 77.3% 82% 79.8%
45 to 54 years 74.5% 79.9% 76.6%
55 to 59 years 97.4% 64.3% 65.9%
60 to 64 years 57.1% 55.4% 51.3%
65 to 74 years 16% 18.9% 26%
75 years and over 4.3% 3.6% 8.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 72.4% 68.9% 63.2%
Female 31.9% 55.5% 55.7%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 54.1% 61.7% 59.5%
Black or African American —% 66% 57%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 67.1% 66.2%
Asian —% 53.7% 65.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 100% 65.8%
Some Other Race 100% 63.7% 66.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 93.3% 60.8% 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 100% 59.7% 67.7%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

1.6%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Port Vincent
1.6%
Livingston Parish
4.2%
Louisiana
6.3%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

2.1%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
0%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Port Vincent 2.1%
Livingston Parish 4%
Louisiana 6.4%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Port Vincent
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 15.6% 17.4%
20 to 24 years 0% 5.8% 11.9%
25 to 29 years 0% 5.2% 7.1%
30 to 34 years 20% 4.1% 6.2%
35 to 44 years 0% 3.8% 5.3%
45 to 54 years 0% 2.6% 4.8%
55 to 59 years 0% 2.6% 4.3%
60 to 64 years 0% 2.1% 3.6%
65 to 74 years 0% 3.5% 3.5%
75 years and over 0% 5.7% 4.4%
By gender
Male 2.1% 4% 6.4%
Female 0% 4.4% 6.1%
By race, ethnicity
White 1.6% 4.3% 4.5%
Black or African American —% 3.3% 9.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 5%
Asian —% 0% 4.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 3.1%
Some Other Race 0% 5.5% 7.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 4.6% 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 6.5% 6.4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

316
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Port Vincent 316
Livingston Parish 67,883
Louisiana 2,013,003
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

86%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Port Vincent 86%
Livingston Parish 77%
Louisiana 73%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Port Vincent, LA workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 4 workers
are employed in Construction
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Construction 27.5%
Other services 24.1%
Manufacturing 17.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Construction employs the most men — 37% of 235 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 32.1% of 81 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Port Vincent
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Total employed population 316 67,883 2,013,003
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 0.1% 0.9%
Mining and logging 0% 1.2% 2.2%
Construction 27.5% 14% 8.4%
Manufacturing 17.1% 9.2% 7.5%
Wholesale trade 0.6% 2.1% 2.2%
Retail trade 5.7% 10.4% 11.1%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 0% 4% 4.7%
Utilities 0% 1.3% 1.1%
Information 0% 1.1% 1.3%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 4.7% 5.3% 3.7%
Real estate and leasing 0.9% 0.7% 1.5%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 1.6% 4.8% 6%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 0.9% 4.8% 3.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 5.7% 9.1% 10%
Health care and social assistance 8.2% 12.2% 15.5%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 1.5% 2%
Accommodation and food services 0% 6.3% 7.3%
Other services 24.1% 4.9% 5.2%
Government 2.8% 6.8% 5.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

63.9% Private
Government 11.7%
Private Employment 63.9%
Self Employed 24.4%
Private employment (%)
Port Vincent 63.9%
Livingston Parish 74%
Louisiana 73.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

24.4%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 0%
Unincorporated business 24.4%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Port Vincent
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Private wage & salary 63.9% 74% 73.2%
For-profit company employees 63.3% 67.9% 65.6%
Not-for-profit employees 0.6% 6.1% 7.6%
Self-employed 24.4% 10.4% 10.8%
Incorporated business 0% 2.9% 4%
Unincorporated business 24.4% 7.4% 6.6%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 11.7% 15.6% 16%
Local government 7.3% 8.7% 7.8%
State government 3.8% 5.8% 5.7%
Federal government 0.6% 1% 2.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

4.6% WFH
Work from home 4.6%
Commute to work 95.4%
Working from home (%)
Port Vincent 4.6%
Livingston Parish 7.2%
Louisiana 8.1%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

29.7 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Port Vincent 29.7
Livingston Parish 33.8
Louisiana 25.7
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Port Vincent
Employed residents 16+.
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Total employed population 316 67,883 2,013,003
Worked from home 4.6% 7.2% 8.1%
Drove Alone 90.7% 83.2% 78.6%
Carpooled 2.5% 8.3% 8.7%
Public transportation 0% 0.1% 0.9%
Walked 0.6% 0.7% 1.8%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 1.5% 0.6% 1.9%
Commuting population 308 62,620 1,827,601
Mean travel time (minutes) 29.7 33.8 25.7
Less than 5 minutes 2.6% 1.3% 3.2%
5 to 14 minutes 0% 14.2% 25.1%
15 to 29 minutes 52.3% 26% 37.6%
30 to 44 minutes 29.2% 27.4% 18.9%
45 to 59 minutes 9.7% 17.8% 7.1%
60 to 89 minutes 4.2% 9.4% 5.1%
90 minutes or more 1.9% 4% 2.9%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$60,599
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Port Vincent $60,599
Livingston Parish $59,324
Louisiana $53,739
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

103 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Port Vincent 103¢
Livingston Parish 65¢
Louisiana 73¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Port Vincent, LA workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$142,656
Workers in Finance and Insurance report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Finance and Insurance $142,656
Health care and social assistance $71,250
Retail trade $61,250
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Retail trade earn the highest median earnings — $80,417, compared to $60,430 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Finance and Insurance earn the highest median earnings — $142,969, compared to $62,143 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Port Vincent
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Median Earnings $60,599 $59,324 $53,739
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $50,917 $44,307
Mining and logging $— $115,514 $86,925
Construction $29,814 $68,063 $55,878
Manufacturing $39,091 $79,872 $74,769
Wholesale trade $— $60,168 $61,784
Retail trade $61,250 $46,401 $37,086
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $49,860 $59,107
Utilities $— $93,810 $78,566
Information $— $66,094 $57,230
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $142,656 $64,974 $62,408
Real estate and leasing $— $70,377 $56,148
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $75,412 $74,995
Corporate management $— $— $74,625
Administrative and waste services $— $57,641 $44,500
Education and health services
Educational services $31,875 $54,538 $52,538
Health care and social assistance $71,250 $41,729 $49,780
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $49,067 $42,464
Accommodation and food services $— $33,565 $29,876
Other services $61,048 $50,942 $42,834
Government $— $70,150 $60,483
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$73,125
Workers in Local government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Local government $73,125
Private company $39,615
$—
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $36,944, compared to $60,430 for all employed men
Female
Women in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $61,250, compared to $62,143 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Port Vincent
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $39,615 $60,017 $52,753
Not-for-profit employees $— $55,317 $59,079
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $76,316 $67,149
Unincorporated business $— $43,213 $43,259
Government
Local government $73,125 $60,220 $51,330
State government $— $65,279 $57,016
Federal government $— $70,497 $71,924
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Port Vincent, LA workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$143,438
Workers in Office and administrative support occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Office and administrative support $143,438
Production $105,500
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $83,750
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Production occupations earn the highest median earnings — $105,500 versus $60,430 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Office and administrative support occupations earn the highest median earnings — $143,438 versus $62,143 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Port Vincent
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Median earnings(Total) $60,599 $59,324 $53,739
Management and business
Management $72,321 $91,630 $78,657
Business and finance $— $69,817 $73,662
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $77,159 $76,531
Architecture and engineering $— $93,140 $102,211
Sciences $— $88,182 $78,687
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $54,167 $56,900 $52,156
Legal $— $71,113 $93,347
Education, Training and Library $— $51,452 $51,078
Arts, design and media $— $71,042 $55,877
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $83,750 $79,203 $84,380
Health technicians $— $43,667 $49,071
Healthcare support $— $31,313 $29,940
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $73,088 $47,515
Law enforcement $— $69,508 $58,843
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $26,834 $26,035
Building and grounds cleaning $— $42,765 $29,800
Personal care and service $— $32,727 $30,063
Sales and office
Sales $61,250 $57,730 $47,718
Office and Administrative Support $143,438 $40,957 $41,445
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $— $40,007
Construction and extraction $29,814 $55,839 $51,286
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $77,339 $58,295
Production and transportation
Production $105,500 $71,779 $61,024
Transportation $— $49,544 $52,112
Material moving $— $56,143 $35,914
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$61,250
Median household income in Port Vincent
Median household income (USD)
Port Vincent
$61,250
Livingston Parish
$80,122
Louisiana
$60,756
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Port Vincent, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$43,562
Per capita income in Port Vincent
Per capita income (USD)
Port Vincent
$43,562
Livingston Parish
$35,135
Louisiana
$35,038
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Port Vincent, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$77,750
Average household income in Port Vincent
Avg household income (USD)
Port Vincent
$77,750
Livingston Parish
$93,408
Louisiana
$87,038
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Port Vincent, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$77,750
Mean household income
$61,250
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Port Vincent $16,500
Livingston Parish $13,286
Louisiana $26,282
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Port Vincent
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Port Vincent and peer geographies.
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Total households 374 53,596 1,804,780
Median household income $61,250 $80,122 $60,756
Mean household income $77,750 $93,408 $87,038
Mean-median gap $16,500 $13,286 $26,282
Family households 160 38,302 1,130,826
Median family income $53,750 $91,183 $79,407
Mean family income $88,059 $101,744 $105,213
Mean-median gap $34,309 $10,561 $25,806
Non-family households 214 15,294 673,954
Median non-family income $70,156 $45,452 $35,287
Mean non-family income $62,723 $65,208 $52,816
Mean-median gap $-7,433 $19,756 $17,529
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $43,562 $35,135 $35,038
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

77.3%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Port Vincent
77.3%
Livingston Parish
78.7%
Louisiana
74.1%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
28.3% of households (106) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $21,505
SSI (disability)
1.3% of households (5) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
16.6% of households (62) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
7.2% of households (27) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Port Vincent
Share of households receiving each income type
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Total households 374 53,596 1,804,780
Wage-based income
With earnings 77% 79% 74%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 28% 31% 32%
Average social security income $21,505 $22,857 $21,191
Retirement income 25% 23% 22%
Average retirement income $35,506 $30,713 $29,728
SSI (Supplemental security) 1% 5% 7%
Average SSI income $— $10,335 $11,218
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 7% 13% 17%
Cash assistance 17% 1% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$53,750
Family households earn $53,750, compared to $70,156 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$61,250
Family households
$53,750
Nonfamily households
$70,156
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$98,750
Married-couple families earn $98,750, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$53,750
Married-couple families
$98,750
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Port Vincent
Median household and family income by household size in Port Vincent, compared with peer geographies.
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Total households 374 53,596 1,804,780
Household income by size
1-person $70,371 $37,005 $31,138
2-person $65,625 $76,750 $70,618
3-person $— $95,758 $82,410
4-person $— $113,297 $100,329
5-person $38,796 $114,250 $93,488
6-person $— $98,063 $87,638
7-person or more $— $127,994 $94,870
Total families 160 38,302 1,130,826
Family income by size
2-person $70,417 $75,759 $69,648
3-person $— $87,322 $80,967
4-person $2,499 $113,070 $100,636
5-person $— $120,261 $96,785
6-person $— $105,820 $89,668
7-person or more $— $127,814 $92,078
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

47.12%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
6.48%
of all household income
Top 20%
47.12%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn roughly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 6.48% — meaning the top 20% hold 7.3 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$280,921
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
15.39%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
18.07%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $280,921 and hold 18.07% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 15.39%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
45.1%
$50K - $100K
29.7%
$100K - $150K
13.4%
$150K - $200K
5.3%
Over $200K
6.4%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

25.1%
of all households, 94 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Port Vincent 25.1%
Livingston Parish 38.9%
Louisiana 29.9%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Port Vincent
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Port Vincent, compared with peer geographies.
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Median household income $61,250 $80,122 $60,756
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 0% 4.1% 7.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.2% 3.1% 5.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 2.1% 6.9% 9.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 23% 7.4% 8.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.8% 10.6% 11.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 24.6% 15.6% 15.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 5.1% 13.4% 11.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.4% 21.7% 14.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.3% 10.6% 7.3%
$200,000 or more 6.4% 6.6% 7.8%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 28.3% 21.5% 30.8%
Share below $75,000 69.7% 47.7% 58.5%
Share above $100,000 25.1% 38.9% 29.9%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.41
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Port Vincent 0.41
Livingston Parish 0.4
Louisiana 0.5
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$183,196
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Port Vincent
$183,196
Livingston Parish
$204,206
Louisiana
$227,299
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Port Vincent
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $29,327 $32,803 $22,598
Lower 20% $43,000 $61,879 $46,680
Middle 20% $71,134 $97,904 $77,978
Upper 20% $118,188 $142,042 $129,381
Top 5% threshold $215,575 $212,757 $237,747
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $25,173 $18,356 $11,514
Lower 20% $34,650 $47,146 $34,139
Middle 20% $60,302 $79,663 $61,253
Upper 20% $85,428 $117,669 $100,983
Top 20% $183,196 $204,206 $227,299
Top 5% $280,921 $308,634 $401,046
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 6.48% 3.93% 2.65%
Lower 20% 8.91% 10.09% 7.84%
Middle 20% 15.51% 17.06% 14.07%
Upper 20% 21.98% 25.19% 23.2%
Top 20% 47.12% 43.72% 52.23%
Top 5% 18.07% 16.52% 23.04%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Port Vincent due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 361 White households (96.5% of all households), the median household income is $65,625.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Port Vincent
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Livingston Parish and Louisiana.
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
All Residents $61,250 $80,122 $60,756
White $65,625 $83,581 $73,748
Black or African American $— $70,325 $39,169
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $76,563 $64,241
Asian $— $66,136 $73,994
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $66,576
Some Other Race $— $48,816 $54,553
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $60,481 $62,645
Hispanic or Latino $— $54,508 $62,343
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

15.2%
15.2% of residents, or 102 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Port Vincent
15.2%
Livingston Parish
12.9%
Louisiana
18.9%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

1.1%
1.1% of full-time, year-round workers, or 3 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Port Vincent
1.1%
Livingston Parish
2.8%
Louisiana
4.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

29.2%
29.2% of children under 18, or 26 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Port Vincent
29.2%
Livingston Parish
15.8%
Louisiana
25.4%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

7.9%
7.9% of adults aged 65 and older, or 12 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Port Vincent
7.9%
Livingston Parish
11.6%
Louisiana
14.6%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
Overall poverty rate 15.2% 12.9% 18.9%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 29.2% 15.8% 25.4%
Under 5 years 7.7% 19.7% 27.5%
5 to 17 years 38.1% 14.5% 24.6%
18 to 64 years 14.8% 11.9% 17.6%
18 to 34 years 29.6% 13.9% 21.5%
35 to 64 years 7.6% 10.8% 15.2%
65 years and over 7.9% 11.6% 14.6%
Poverty by sex
Male 5.2% 10.7% 16.8%
Female 26.9% 15% 20.9%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 1.1% 2.8% 4.3%
Worked part time or part year 0% 16.4% 21.7%
Did not work 30.7% 21.5% 28.8%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

11.2%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
11.2%
Family
18.8%
Nonfamily
5.6%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

18.8%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
18.8%
Married-couple
0%
Other families
46.9%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Port Vincent
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 18.8% 10.2% 14.1%
Householder under 25 years 0% 27.5% 39.3%
Householder 25 to 44 years 68.2% 13.5% 19.8%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 5.4% 10.1%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 10.9% 8.5%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 5.6% 18.5% 27.3%
Householder under 25 years —% 14.2% 44.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 15.8% 18.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 20.3% 31.4%
Householder 65 years and over 19% 19.6% 26.6%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Port Vincent due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
15.3% of White residents, or 99 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Port Vincent
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Port Vincent and peer geographies.
Port Vincent Livingston Parish Louisiana
All Residents 15.2% 12.9% 18.9%
White 15.3% 11.2% 12.5%
Black or African American —% 13.9% 30.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 2.5% 18.4%
Asian —% 17.4% 14.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 30.2%
Some Other Race 0% 36.9% 27.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 12.5% 22.1% 21%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 25.5% 22.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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