St. Charles Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Name: St. Charles Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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St. Charles Parish, Louisiana has a population of 51,396, the 20th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $80,897 and the median home value is $263,700. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

St. Charles Parish Quick Facts

Population 51,396

Median Household Income $80,897

Median Home Value $263,700

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment Rate 6.8%

Median Age 39.7 years

Homeownership Rate 82.0%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.9%

High School Graduation 89.2%

Cities/Places 13

Population 51,396 20th of 64

Median Income $80,897 33% higher than state

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment 6.8%

How St. Charles Parish Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	51,863	51,396	-0.9%
Median household income	$82,172	$80,897	-1.6%
Median home value	$256,800	$263,700	+2.7%

Median Household Income

St. Charles Parish

$80,897

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

St. Charles Parish

$263,700

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.6%

$25K-$50K 16.9%

$50K-$100K 27.3%

$100K+ 41.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

2.5%

$40K-$45K

2.7%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

5.6%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

11.9%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

9.2%

$150K-$200K

11.0%

$200K+

11.3%

Employment

6.8% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

64.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.0%

Renter 17.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,210/mo 17.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.1%

18-34

19.9%

35-54

26.4%

55-74

24.3%

75+

5.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in St. Charles Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Luling	13,960	$76,539	13.6%	$273,800
Destrehan	11,619	$90,509	17.3%	$320,700
St. Rose	7,644	$74,075	8.1%	$238,900
Hahnville	3,520	$100,956	6.7%	$246,100
Norco	2,781	$71,220	14.8%	$238,100
Montz	2,074	$91,875	4.7%	$308,800
Boutte	2,027	$68,220	11.2%	$231,200
Bayou Gauche	1,908	$162,951	0.0%	$308,000
Ama	1,483	$73,359	17.7%	$218,600
New Sarpy	1,247	$51,989	9.4%	$95,700
Paradis	552	$61,250	9.4%	$198,900
Killona	188	$31,591	6.4%	N/A
Taft	112	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

St. Charles Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 51,396. It is the 20th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Charles Parish is 39.7 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Charles Parish is $80,897. This is 33% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $263,700. Housing costs are 22% higher than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in St. Charles Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 22.1%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

26.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as 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 89.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for St. Charles 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of St. Charles Parish, Louisiana?

St. Charles Parish has a population of 51,396, making it the 20th most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in St. Charles Parish?

The median household income in St. Charles Parish is $80,897 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.

How many cities are in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana?

St. Charles Parish contains 13 Census-designated places.