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St. Rose

Louisiana · 7,504 residents · 6.606 sq mi
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St. Rose has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,675. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $147,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,504
+15%since 2000
from 6,540 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,136 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 990 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+21%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024St. Rose
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,675
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,704 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,315
+87%since 2000
from $14,091 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+27%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(3,428)
Black41.3%(2,703)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(296)
Asian0.5%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.6%(4,422)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(3,063)
Black40.4%(3,028)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(981)
Asian2.1%(158)
Other0.8%(62)
Diversity Score79.1%(5,933)
Diversity Score
79
+17%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Rose, Louisiana?

St. Rose, Louisiana has about 7,504 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Rose, Louisiana earns about $47,675 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Rose, Louisiana expensive?

In St. Rose, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $147,800, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in St. Rose, Louisiana?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in St. Rose, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.1% of people in St. Rose, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Rose, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Rose, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,245 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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