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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

St. Charles Parish

Louisiana · 48,072 residents · 277.742 sq mi
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St. Charles Parish has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,139. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $96,300. Households here earn about 39% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,072
+13%since 1990
from 42,437 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
173 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 153 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.2
+14%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K45K48K51K54K1990201020202024St. Charles Parish
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,139
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,777 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,054
+60%since 1990
from $11,901 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.4%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $400 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
18.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(31,754)
Black24.2%(10,281)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(954)
Asian0.3%(145)
Diversity Score51%(21,631)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(33,901)
Black25.1%(12,043)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,346)
Asian0.6%(265)
Diversity Score53.4%(25,649)
Diversity Score
53
+5%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−21%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare St. Charles Parish to nearby counties

ST. CHARLES PARISH VS
St. John the Baptist Parish
Income$66,630+48%
Home value$193,200+101%
Population39,875−21%
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ST. CHARLES PARISH VS
Orleans Parish
Income$56,631+25%
Home value$315,700+228%
Population362,154+616%
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ST. CHARLES PARISH VS
St. James Parish
Income$65,531+45%
Home value$211,800+120%
Population18,938−63%
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ST. CHARLES PARISH VS
Lafourche Parish
Income$63,135+40%
Home value$193,900+101%
Population95,505+89%
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Frequently asked

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

St. Charles Parish, Louisiana has about 48,072 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana earns about $45,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Charles Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

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

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.4% of people in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Charles Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Charles Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,635 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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13 census tracts
Census Tract 631Census Tract 623.01Census Tract 628Census Tract 621Census Tract 632Census Tract 623.02Census Tract 627Census Tract 625Census Tract 622Census Tract 629Census Tract 601Census Tract 630Census Tract 624
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 70070ZIP 70047ZIP 70087ZIP 70030ZIP 70057ZIP 70079ZIP 70039ZIP 70031ZIP 70080
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