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St. Martin Parish

Louisiana · 43,978 residents · 737.47 sq mi
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St. Martin Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,116. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,300. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

43,978
−9%vs 2000
vs 48,583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
60 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.4
−12%vs 2000
vs 33.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
43K46K49K52K55K1990201020202024St. Martin Parish
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,116
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,701 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,990
−41%vs 2000
vs $13,619 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.3%
+5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$266
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $353 in 2000
US average: $450
79.9%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.7% in 2000
20.1% rent
2.3
+20%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(31,813)
Black31.8%(15,464)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(405)
Asian0.9%(440)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.4%(27,907)
1990
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(28,824)
Black33%(14,516)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(479)
Asian0.7%(287)
Other0.8%(351)
Diversity Score59.1%(25,991)
59
+3%vs 2000
vs 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.7%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana has about 43,978 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana earns about $19,116 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Martin Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $44,300, and the typical rent is about $266 a month.

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

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 27.3% of people in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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