St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

St. Bernard Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 44,419. It is the 26th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Bernard Parish is 36.2 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Bernard Parish is $58,651. This is 3% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.0%. This is 21% 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 7.6%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $202,500. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in St. Bernard Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (13.9% vs 7.2%).

Education

17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for St. Bernard Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.