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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

St. John the Baptist Parish

Louisiana · 43,044 residents · 214.474 sq mi
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St. John the Baptist Parish has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,456. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $79,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

43,044
+8%since 1990
from 39,996 in 1990
1990 – 2025
201 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 186 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.0
+11%since 1990
from 28.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
39K41K44K46K48K1990201020202024St. John the Baptist Parish
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,456
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,035 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,445
+48%since 1990
from $10,454 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.7%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$489
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $368 in 1990
US average: $602
81.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
19.0% rent
2.0
−6%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(25,050)
Black36%(14,394)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(995)
Asian0.5%(217)
Diversity Score62.8%(25,125)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51%(21,946)
Black44.6%(19,204)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,230)
Asian0.5%(222)
Diversity Score66.3%(28,547)
66
+6%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.9%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
−7%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana?

St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana has about 43,044 residents according to the 2000 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 $39,456 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 $79,000, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana?

About 12.9% 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 16.7% of people in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,048 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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