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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

St. Landry Parish

Louisiana · 87,700 residents · 924.029 sq mi
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St. Landry Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,855. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,800. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

87,700
+9%since 1990
from 80,331 in 1990
1990 – 2025
95 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 87 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+11%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
79K82K86K89K92K1990201020202024St. Landry Parish
202482K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,855
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,670 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,042
+57%since 1990
from $7,671 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.3%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 36.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$320
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $234 in 1990
US average: $602
70.7%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
29.3% rent
2.4
−13%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(47,622)
Black40.2%(32,307)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(628)
Asian0.2%(142)
Diversity Score61.8%(49,672)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(49,160)
Black41.9%(36,762)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(794)
Asian0.2%(177)
Diversity Score62.6%(54,905)
63
+1%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.0%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
−12%since 1990
from 22.4 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. Landry Parish, Louisiana?

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana has about 87,700 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana earns about $22,855 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Landry Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

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

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 29.3% of people in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Landry Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,369 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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