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St. Martin Parish

Louisiana · 52,160 residents · 737.47 sq mi
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St. Martin Parish has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,302. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,160
+7%since 2000
from 48,583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+9%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K46K49K52K55K1990201020202024St. Martin Parish
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,302
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,701 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,687
+52%since 2000
from $13,619 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−40.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+5%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(33,831)
Black30.6%(15,956)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(1,071)
Asian0.8%(393)
Other1.2%(641)
Diversity Score60%(31,282)
Diversity Score
60
+4%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare St. Martin Parish to nearby counties

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Income$54,000+31%
Home value$172,800+105%
Population29,579−42%
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ST. MARTIN PARISH VS
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Income$67,451+63%
Home value$242,900+188%
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ST. MARTIN PARISH VS
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Income$87,299+111%
Home value$229,900+173%
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ST. MARTIN PARISH VS
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Income$52,576+27%
Home value$138,900+65%
Population46,552−9%
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Frequently asked

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

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana has about 52,160 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana earns about $41,302 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 $84,300, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

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

About 11.6% 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 16.9% of people in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Martin Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,182 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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