St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 26th-largest in Louisiana

The population of St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana is 44,172 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest county in Louisiana. The median household income is $57,638, the median home value is $192,100, and the median age is 35.8.

The population of St. Bernard Parish has grown 21.6% since 2010 (36,821 → 44,783), a +1.41% annualized rate.

St. Bernard Parish within Louisiana · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

44,172

Population

+1.41%

Annual growth

117

People / sq mi

$57,638

Median Income

$192,100

Median Home Value

St. Bernard Parish covers 378 sq mi of land at 117.0 people per square mile.

About St. Bernard Parish, LA

St. Bernard Parish is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 12.0% of the population. With 44,172 residents, St. Bernard Parish is a county in Louisiana. It ranks #26 among counties in Louisiana by population.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $57,638 — below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 18.5%, poverty is near the top of the range for US counties, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $192,100, with typical rent around $1,083.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 17.2%, below the national 35.0%. Around 6.3% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.

St. Bernard Parish Population History (2010-2024)

The county of St. Bernard Parish had a population of 36,821 in 2010 and 44,783 in 2024, a 21.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 47,192 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 1.46%.

St. Bernard Parish population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

44,783

Population (2024)

36,821

Population (2010)

47,192

Peak (2019)

1.46%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	36,821	-	-	estimate
2011	39,520	+2,699	+7.33%	estimate
2012	41,495	+1,975	+5.00%	estimate
2013	43,446	+1,951	+4.70%	estimate
2014	44,451	+1,005	+2.31%	estimate
2015	45,436	+985	+2.22%	estimate
2016	45,789	+353	+0.78%	estimate
2017	46,120	+331	+0.72%	estimate
2018	46,724	+604	+1.31%	estimate
2019	47,192	+468	+1.00%	estimate
2020	43,859	-3,333	-7.06%	estimate
2021	44,333	+474	+1.08%	estimate
2022	44,474	+141	+0.32%	estimate
2023	44,645	+171	+0.38%	estimate
2024	44,783	+138	+0.31%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	61.6%
Black or African American	23.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

35.8

Median Age

51.0%

Female

49.0%

Male

12.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.7%

5–9

8.3%

10–14

7.0%

15–19

6.8%

20–24

5.3%

25–34

14.8%

35–44

14.8%

45–54

11.1%

55–59

5.6%

60–64

6.9%

65–74

8.4%

75–84

3.1%

85+

1.3%

Children (under 15): 22.0% · Seniors (65+): 12.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$57,638$-2,385 vs state
Mean household income	$77,494
Per-capita income	$29,478
Poverty rate	18.5%+4.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.4%
Employment-to-population	54.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.3%

Education & health care

10.9%

Finance & real estate

9.8%

Construction

8.7%

Manufacturing

7.5%

Retail trade

7.4%

Public administration

5.8%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.4%

The largest employment sector in St. Bernard Parish is professional & business services, accounting for 22.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

80.5%

Public transit

6.3%

Work from home

29.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$192,100$-16,600 vs state

Median home value

$1,083

Median rent

70.1%

Homeownership rate

18,004

Total housing units

87.8%

Occupied

12.2%

Vacant

29.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.9%

With health insurance

90.1%

With broadband internet

12.0%

Foreign-born

4.6%

Veterans (18+)

18.6%

With a disability

90.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

81.3%

High School+

17.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana has a population of 44,172 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest county in Louisiana. Population density is 117 people per square mile.

The population of St. Bernard Parish has grown 21.6% since 2010 (36,821 → 44,783), a +1.41% annualized rate.

The median household income in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana is $57,638, with mean (average) household income of $77,494 and per-capita income of $29,478. 18.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In St. Bernard Parish, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (61.6%), Black or African American (23.8%), Hispanic or Latino (2.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana is 35.8 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.

The median home value in St. Bernard Parish is $192,100 and median monthly rent is $1,083. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,004 total housing units, 12.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

New Orleans is among the largest cities associated with St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with a population of 376,035.