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St. Tammany Parish

Louisiana · 264,570 residents · 845.281 sq mi
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St. Tammany Parish has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,730. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $223,300. Households here earn about 39% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
264,570
+38%since 2000
from 191,268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
313 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+13%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
132K170K208K247K285K1990201020202024St. Tammany Parish
2024272K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,730
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,883 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,263
+57%since 2000
from $22,514 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,143
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+30%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(163,061)
Black9.8%(18,788)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(4,737)
Asian0.7%(1,413)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.6%(56,669)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(192,144)
Black12.8%(33,969)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(20,844)
Asian1.4%(3,814)
Other3.1%(8,218)
Diversity Score53.1%(140,447)
Segregation Score34%(90,017)
Diversity Score
53
+79%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare St. Tammany Parish to nearby counties

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Income$56,631−20%
Home value$315,700+41%
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ST. TAMMANY PARISH VS
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Income$67,708−4%
Home value$224,200same
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ST. TAMMANY PARISH VS
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Income$56,760−20%
Home value$212,900−5%
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ST. TAMMANY PARISH VS
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Income$45,380−36%
Home value$155,700−30%
Population44,937−84%
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Frequently asked

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

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana has about 264,570 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana earns about $70,730 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $223,300, and the typical rent is about $1,143 a month.

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

About 34.3% of adults age 25 and over in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.0% of people in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 120,062 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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