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St. Bernard Parish

Louisiana · 43,764 residents · 377.517 sq mi
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St. Bernard Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,873. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 23,465 residents. 14% 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 $152,600. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
43,764
−35%since 2000
from 67,229 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
116 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−4%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K39K50K60K71K1990201020202024St. Bernard Parish
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,873
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,939 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,999
+38%since 2000
from $16,718 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$952
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+38%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(56,723)
Black7.6%(5,095)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(3,425)
Asian1.3%(872)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.9%(21,441)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(23,165)
Black26%(11,370)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(6,010)
Asian2.2%(972)
Other2.4%(1,046)
Diversity Score76.4%(33,445)
Segregation Score29.8%(13,051)
Diversity Score
76
+140%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare St. Bernard Parish to nearby counties

ST. BERNARD PARISH VS
Hancock County
Income$67,708+41%
Home value$224,200+47%
Population46,873+3%
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ST. BERNARD PARISH VS
Harrison County
Income$59,479+24%
Home value$212,200+39%
Population217,136+376%
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ST. BERNARD PARISH VS
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Income$56,631+18%
Home value$315,700+107%
Population362,154+693%
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ST. BERNARD PARISH VS
Plaquemines Parish
Income$86,315+80%
Home value$282,900+85%
Population22,256−51%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana?

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana has about 43,764 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana earns about $47,873 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $152,600, and the typical rent is about $952 a month.

How educated are people in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana?

About 23.2% of people in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22,867 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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18 census tracts
Census Tract 308Census Tract 302.07Census Tract 301.03Census Tract 302.09Census Tract 302.08Census Tract 302.04Census Tract 306.02Census Tract 302.06Census Tract 302.03Census Tract 301.04Census Tract 305Census Tract 306.03Census Tract 307Census Tract 304Census Tract 306.01Census Tract 303Census Tract 301.05Census Tract 9900
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 70043ZIP 70092ZIP 70075ZIP 70085ZIP 70032
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