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Port Barre, Louisiana

town · St. Landry Parish

At a glance

2,275
Population
$75,700
Median home value
75% below U.S. median
$881/mo
Median rent
35% below U.S. median
$41,278
Median household income
47% below U.S. median
23.8 min
Average commute
59.2%
Homes with broadband
4.4%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates87.2%
College graduates7.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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