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St. Charles Parish

Louisiana · 52,549 residents · 277.742 sq mi
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St. Charles Parish has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,113. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,600. Households here earn about 34% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,549
+9%since 2000
from 48,072 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
189 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+14%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K45K48K51K54K1990201020202024St. Charles Parish
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,113
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,139 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,193
+79%since 2000
from $19,054 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,004
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+41%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(33,901)
Black25.1%(12,043)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,346)
Asian0.6%(265)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.4%(25,649)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(32,708)
Black24.8%(13,024)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(4,141)
Asian1.1%(555)
Other2.1%(1,111)
Diversity Score65.8%(34,574)
Segregation Score41.5%(21,821)
Diversity Score
66
+23%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.4%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare St. Charles Parish to nearby counties

ST. CHARLES PARISH VS
St. John the Baptist Parish
Income$66,630−2%
Home value$193,200−6%
Population39,875−21%
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ST. CHARLES PARISH VS
Orleans Parish
Income$56,631−17%
Home value$315,700+54%
Population362,154+616%
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ST. CHARLES PARISH VS
St. James Parish
Income$65,531−4%
Home value$211,800+3%
Population18,938−63%
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ST. CHARLES PARISH VS
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Income$63,135−7%
Home value$193,900−6%
Population95,505+89%
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Frequently asked

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

St. Charles Parish, Louisiana has about 52,549 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana earns about $68,113 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 $205,600, and the typical rent is about $1,004 a month.

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

About 28.3% 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 11.2% 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 10,112 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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13 census tracts
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9 ZIP codes
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