St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 51,396 | — | #997 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,897 | +7.6% | #544 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,200 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $263,700 | -6.5% | #824 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,210 | +4.0% | #522 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | -6.8% | #1,206 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
St. Charles Parish has a population of 51,396, making it the #997 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in St. Charles Parish is $80,897, ranking #544 out of 3,222 counties — 7.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.7% and unemployment stands at 6.7%.
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The median home value in St. Charles Parish is $263,700 (-6.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,210/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.1%.
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93.0% of residents in St. Charles Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% above the national rate.
About St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
St. Charles Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 51,396, making it the 997th most populous county in the United States. The median age in St. Charles Parish is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in St. Charles Parish is $80,897, which ranks #544 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7%.
The median home value in St. Charles Parish is $263,700, 6.5% below the national median. Renters in St. Charles Parish pay a median gross rent of $1,210 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In St. Charles Parish, 26.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.
St. Charles Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (22.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%).
All data for St. Charles 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.