St. Bernard Parish's estimated 2026 population is 45,901 with a growth rate of 0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. St. Bernard Parish is the 24th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 36,821 and has seen a growth of 24.66% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.2 years
Female: 36.5 years
Male: 35.9 years
There are 32,905 adults, (5,928 of whom are seniors) in St. Bernard Parish.
Female: 22,709 (51.1%)
Male: 21,710 (48.9%)
The racial composition of St. Bernard Parish includes 58.32% White, 23.84% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,906 | 58.32% |
| Black or African American | 10,591 | 23.84% |
| Two or more races | 5,531 | 12.45% |
| Other race | 1,120 | 2.52% |
| Asian | 864 | 1.95% |
| Native American | 362 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.1% |
St. Bernard Parish's average per capita income is $47,192. Household income levels show a median of $58,651. The poverty rate stands at 22.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,378 | $117,757 |
| Families | $65,700 | $88,578 |
| Households | $58,651 | $80,188 |
| Non Families | $34,860 | $56,210 |
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