St. John the Baptist Parish is a county of 39,996 people in Louisiana. 80% of homes are owner-occupied. That is roughly 32% ahead of the Louisiana median. The median age is 28.9, younger than the US median of 33.0. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value sits at $61,900.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)27.8%(570)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)28.9%(593)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era23.6%(484)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War3.5%(72)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II3%(61)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 2,054 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana?
St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana has about 39,996 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana?
The typical household in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana earns about $29,035 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana expensive?
In St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $61,900, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.
How educated are people in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana?
About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana?
About 18.0% of people in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
