Population 44,419 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in St. Bernard Parish
Household size in St. Bernard Parish
| Period | St. Bernard Parish | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.09 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The typical household in St. Bernard Parish holds 2.81 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.72, even as the national average fell. Only five of Louisiana's 64 counties have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in St. Bernard Parish
| Period | St. Bernard Parish | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.1 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.0 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.3 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of St. Bernard Parish is 37.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.6, in line with the national trend. St. Bernard Parish is younger than the great majority of Louisiana counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in St. Bernard Parish
| Period | St. Bernard Parish | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in St. Bernard Parish: 23.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 6.9 points, even as the national share fell. Only one other Louisiana county has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in St. Bernard Parish
Renters in St. Bernard Parish
| Period | St. Bernard Parish | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.3% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.1% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.3% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.9% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in St. Bernard Parish own their homes; 29.9% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (43.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.4 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in St. Bernard Parish
| Period | St. Bernard Parish | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −15.7 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in St. Bernard Parish as nationally: 10.2%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the New Orleans area overall (13.6%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 15.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in St. Bernard Parish
| Period | St. Bernard Parish | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −5 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in St. Bernard Parish was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are newer than in the New Orleans area overall, where the median home dates to 1972. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in St. Bernard Parish
| Period | St. Bernard Parish | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $796 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $854 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,030 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,157 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$361 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in St. Bernard Parish pays $1,157 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $361 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 39.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in St. Bernard Parish
Bachelor's degrees in St. Bernard Parish
| Period | St. Bernard Parish | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in St. Bernard Parish: 17.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.1 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in St. Bernard Parish
| Period | St. Bernard Parish | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.5% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.8% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.4% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.2% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in St. Bernard Parish never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in St. Bernard Parish
| Period | St. Bernard Parish | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in St. Bernard Parish runs well above the national rate: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
St. Bernard Parish compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bernard Parish | 2.81 | 37.3 | 23.3% | 29.9% | 10.2% | 1980 | $1,157 | 17.2% | 82.2% | 7.5% |
| Orleans Parish | 2.46 | 39.2 | 16.0% | 48.8% | 18.9% | 1963 | $1,377 | 42.4% | 89.5% | 8.0% |
| Jefferson Parish | 2.53 | 41.1 | 14.2% | 37.4% | 9.2% | 1975 | $1,312 | 29.5% | 85.4% | 6.4% |
| Plaquemines Parish | 2.81 | 40.3 | 11.2% | 24.2% | 16.3% | 1995 | $1,353 | 21.7% | 87.3% | 4.5% |
| St. Charles Parish | 2.84 | 39.5 | 11.0% | 17.9% | 11.2% | 1986 | $1,338 | 26.8% | 89.2% | 6.5% |
| St. Tammany Parish | 2.64 | 41.6 | 14.1% | 21.1% | 8.1% | 1995 | $1,339 | 37.7% | 91.8% | 4.6% |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | 2.81 | 39.5 | 20.9% | 22.5% | 16.1% | 1985 | $1,434 | 20.0% | 86.7% | 10.3% |
| Hancock County | 2.34 | 44.5 | 11.9% | 20.8% | 13.4% | 1996 | $1,049 | 24.4% | 87.5% | 4.6% |
| Lafourche Parish | 2.55 | 39.9 | 14.8% | 20.1% | 9.3% | 1985 | $981 | 22.5% | 84.0% | 3.7% |
| St. James Parish | 2.56 | 42.7 | 13.0% | 15.6% | 13.5% | 1986 | $1,125 | 19.7% | 87.7% | 4.0% |
| Terrebonne Parish | 2.55 | 39.8 | 15.4% | 24.7% | 11.2% | 1983 | $1,005 | 19.1% | 83.7% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up St. Bernard Parish. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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