St. Charles Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

St. Charles Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 51,863. It is the 20th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Charles Parish is 39.1 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Charles Parish is $82,172. This is 37% higher than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 48% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. The median home value is $256,800. Housing costs are 23% higher than the state median of $208,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in St. Charles Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 22.8%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% higher 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 89.1%.