St. Landry Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Name: St. Landry Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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St. Landry Parish, Louisiana has a population of 81,670, the 16th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $44,462 and the median home value is $142,500. The poverty rate is 26.8%.

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

St. Landry Parish Quick Facts

Population 81,670

Median Household Income $44,462

Median Home Value $142,500

Poverty Rate 26.8%

Unemployment Rate 6.3%

Median Age 37.8 years

Homeownership Rate 70.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.9%

High School Graduation 81.4%

Cities/Places 14

Population 81,670 16th of 64

Median Income $44,462 27% lower than state

Poverty Rate 26.8%

Unemployment 6.3%

How St. Landry 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	82,128	81,670	-0.6%
Median household income	$45,637	$44,462	-2.6%
Median home value	$142,900	$142,500	-0.3%

Median Household Income

St. Landry Parish

$44,462

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

St. Landry Parish

$142,500

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 32.1%

$25K-$50K 22.3%

$50K-$100K 26.2%

$100K+ 19.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.4%

$10K-$15K

8.9%

$15K-$20K

5.5%

$20K-$25K

7.3%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

5.2%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

9.9%

$100K-$125K

7.6%

$125K-$150K

4.4%

$150K-$200K

4.6%

$200K+

2.9%

Employment

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

52.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.1%

Renter 29.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $748/mo 20.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.6%

18-34

20.7%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

23.3%

75+

6.6%

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. Landry Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Opelousas	15,495	$32,964	37.4%	$105,100
Eunice	9,239	$35,436	33.2%	$122,000
Sunset	3,074	$60,964	15.4%	$206,100
Port Barre	2,275	$41,278	21.9%	$75,700
Leonville	1,395	$43,015	15.5%	$182,800
Arnaudville	1,239	$16,111	67.1%	$83,400
Lawtell	1,171	N/A	22.3%	N/A
Grand Coteau	959	$34,730	45.7%	$117,500
Krotz Springs	831	N/A	26.6%	$63,300
Melville	589	$35,500	24.8%	$71,700
Washington	564	$41,563	28.9%	$85,300
Cankton	514	$72,000	16.2%	$191,100
Morrow	153	$35,038	5.9%	N/A
Palmetto	119	N/A	21.7%	N/A

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Population Overview

St. Landry Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 81,670. It is the 16th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Landry Parish is 37.8 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Landry Parish is $44,462. This is 27% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.8%. This is 41% 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 6.3%. The median home value is $142,500. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 70.1% 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. Landry Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 39.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 7.2%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 81.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for St. Landry 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. Landry Parish, Louisiana?

St. Landry Parish has a population of 81,670, making it the 16th most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in St. Landry Parish?

The median household income in St. Landry Parish is $44,462 with a poverty rate of 26.8%.

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

St. Landry Parish contains 14 Census-designated places.