St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

St. Bernard Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 44,172. It is the 26th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Bernard Parish is 35.8 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Bernard Parish is $57,638. This is 4% lower than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.6%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $192,100. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $208,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in St. Bernard Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (13.6% vs 7.0%).

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.3%.