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.
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 a county in Louisiana with a population of 44,172. It ranks #26 among counties in Louisiana by population. The median age is 35.8, younger than the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
The median household income in St. Bernard Parish is $57,638, below the US median of $74,580. 18.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $192,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,083. The homeownership rate of 70.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in St. Bernard Parish reflects 17.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.0 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%.
44,783
Population (2024)
36,821
Population (2010)
47,192
Peak (2019)
1.46%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 36,821 |
| 2011 | 39,520 |
| 2012 | 41,495 |
| 2013 | 43,446 |
| 2014 | 44,451 |
| 2015 | 45,436 |
| 2016 | 45,789 |
| 2017 | 46,120 |
| 2018 | 46,724 |
| 2019 | 47,192 |
| 2020 | 43,859 |
| 2021 | 44,333 |
| 2022 | 44,474 |
| 2023 | 44,645 |
| 2024 | 44,783 |
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
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
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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.