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St. John the Baptist Parish

Louisiana · 42,477 residents · 214.474 sq mi
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St. John the Baptist Parish has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $155,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,477
−1%since 2000
from 43,044 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
198 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+24%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K41K44K46K48K1990201020202024St. John the Baptist Parish
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,429
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,456 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,683
+73%since 2000
from $15,445 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$915
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+40%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51%(21,946)
Black44.6%(19,204)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,230)
Asian0.5%(222)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.3%(28,547)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.4%(13,348)
Black56.7%(24,076)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(3,291)
Asian0.7%(314)
Other2.4%(1,035)
Diversity Score70.6%(29,995)
Segregation Score42.1%(17,882)
Diversity Score
71
+6%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 42,477 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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 $55,429 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 $155,900, and the typical rent is about $915 a month.

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

About 17.2% 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 15.4% 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 2,481 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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