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St. Martin Parish

Louisiana · 51,767 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 $48,884. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $123,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,767
+7%since 2000
from 48,583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+20%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K46K49K52K55K1990201020202024St. Martin Parish
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,884
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,701 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,515
+87%since 2000
from $13,619 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+31%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(32,919)
Black29.1%(15,050)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,679)
Asian0.8%(440)
Other2.6%(1,344)
Diversity Score62.9%(32,542)
Segregation Score26%(13,479)
Diversity Score
63
+9%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare St. Martin Parish to nearby counties

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Income$54,000+10%
Home value$172,800+40%
Population29,579−42%
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ST. MARTIN PARISH VS
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Income$67,451+38%
Home value$242,900+96%
Population257,949+405%
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ST. MARTIN PARISH VS
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Income$87,299+79%
Home value$229,900+86%
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ST. MARTIN PARISH VS
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Income$52,576+8%
Home value$138,900+12%
Population46,552−9%
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Frequently asked

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

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana has about 51,767 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana earns about $48,884 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 $123,700, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

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

About 15.0% 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 17.4% 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 7,789 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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