St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,419 | — | #1,110 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,651 | -22.0% | #2,211 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.2 years | -6.9% | #2,849 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $202,500 | -28.2% | #1,377 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,082 | -7.0% | #765 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.0% | +82.2% | #2,899 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
St. Bernard Parish has a population of 44,419, making it the #1,110 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in St. Bernard Parish is $58,651, ranking #2,211 out of 3,222 counties — 22.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.0% and unemployment stands at 7.6%.
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The median home value in St. Bernard Parish is $202,500 (-28.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,082/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.1%.
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92.2% of residents in St. Bernard Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
About St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 44,419, making it the 1,110th most populous county in the United States. The median age in St. Bernard Parish is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in St. Bernard Parish is $58,651, which ranks #2,211 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6%.
The median home value in St. Bernard Parish is $202,500, 28.2% below the national median. Renters in St. Bernard Parish pay a median gross rent of $1,082 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In St. Bernard Parish, 17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.1 min.
St. Bernard Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 55.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (23.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.9%).
All data for St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.