St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22095 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 40,743 | — | #1,194 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,630 | -11.3% | #1,458 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.1 years | +3.1% | #2,084 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $193,200 | -31.5% | #1,477 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,334 | +14.7% | #378 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | +14.5% | #1,842 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
St. John the Baptist Parish has a population of 40,743, making it the #1,194 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in St. John the Baptist Parish is $66,630, ranking #1,458 out of 3,222 counties — 11.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.4% and unemployment stands at 10.8%.
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The median home value in St. John the Baptist Parish is $193,200 (-31.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,334/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.
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93.3% of residents in St. John the Baptist Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.
About St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana
St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 40,743, making it the 1,194th most populous county in the United States. The median age in St. John the Baptist Parish is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in St. John the Baptist Parish is $66,630, which ranks #1,458 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8%.
The median home value in St. John the Baptist Parish is $193,200, 31.5% below the national median. Renters in St. John the Baptist Parish pay a median gross rent of $1,334 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In St. John the Baptist Parish, 18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.5 min.
St. John the Baptist Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 56.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (29.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.9%).
All data for St. John the Baptist 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.