St. Landry Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

St. Landry Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 82,128. It is the 16th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Landry Parish is 37.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Landry Parish is $45,637. This is 24% lower than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 42% lower. The poverty rate stands at 24.0%. This is 27% 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 5.6%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $142,900. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $208,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 70.0% 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. Landry Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 40.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 80.6%.