Port Vincent, LA

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Population
709
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
9 ft
Median Home Value
$216,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$734/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Port Vincent is a quiet river community set along the Amite River where Livingston and Ascension parishes meet. The town got its start in the 1800s as a riverboat crossing known as Subique's Ferry, serving as a key trade hub for steamboats hauling timber, cotton, and local crops across south Louisiana. The old mills and busy commercial docks have since given way to peaceful residential stretches, but the town has kept its historic charm and strong ties to the water.

Everyday life here still centers around the outdoors. On warm weekends, you will see plenty of neighbors out boating, fishing, and waterskiing past cypress trees draped in Spanish moss. Highways 16 and 42 run right through town, offering an easy drive into Baton Rouge, Gonzales, or Denham Springs for work and shopping. It is an appealing spot for anyone looking for a relaxed, small-town pace with great river access and an easy commute.

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