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St. Martinville

Louisiana · 5,379 residents · 3.169 sq mi
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St. Martinville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,530. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 1,610 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,900. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,379
−23%since 2000
from 6,989 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,697 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 2,205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+21%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024St. Martinville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,530
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,600 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,345
+122%since 2000
from $10,529 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
42.0% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+44%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(2,469)
Black62.5%(4,371)
Hispanic / Latino1%(73)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.2%(4,139)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(1,853)
Black60.2%(3,240)
Hispanic / Latino2%(108)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other3.6%(193)
Diversity Score65.4%(3,516)
Diversity Score
65
+10%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.1%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Martinville, Louisiana?

St. Martinville, Louisiana has about 5,379 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Martinville, Louisiana?

The typical household in St. Martinville, Louisiana earns about $30,530 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Martinville, Louisiana expensive?

In St. Martinville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $117,900, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in St. Martinville, Louisiana?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in St. Martinville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Martinville, Louisiana?

About 23.3% of people in St. Martinville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Martinville, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Martinville, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,758 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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