Port Vincent, Louisiana facts for kids
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Village of Port Vincent
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Castleberry Boarding House in Port Vincent.
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Location of Port Vincent in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Livingston |
| Incorporated | May 5, 1952 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.75 sq mi (4.52 km2) |
| • Land | 1.70 sq mi (4.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
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| • Total | 646 |
| • Density | 379.11/sq mi (146.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-62105 |
Port Vincent is a small village located in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It is part of the larger Baton Rouge area. In 2020, about 646 people lived in the village. Port Vincent became an official village on May 5, 1952.
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Geography of Port Vincent
Port Vincent is found at coordinates 30°20′14″N 90°50′31″W. The village covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.6 square miles (4.3 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 340 | — | |
| 1970 | 387 | 13.8% | |
| 1980 | 450 | 16.3% | |
| 1990 | 446 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 463 | 3.8% | |
| 2010 | 741 | 60.0% | |
| 2020 | 646 | −12.8% | |
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Let's look at how the population of Port Vincent has changed over the years:
- In 1960, there were 340 people.
- By 2000, the population had grown to 463 people.
- The 2010 census showed a jump to 741 residents.
- In 2020, the population was 646 people.
Who Lives in Port Vincent?
Based on information from 2000, here's a look at the people living in Port Vincent:
- There were 192 households in the village.
- About 27.6% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households, 59.4%, were married couples living together.
- About 24% of all households were individuals living alone.
- The average household had about 2.41 people.
Age Groups
The population in Port Vincent is spread across different age groups:
- About 22.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 30.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 11% of the residents were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in the village was 39 years.
See also
- In Spanish: Port Vincent (Luisiana) para niños
