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Edgard

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
11.384
State:
Louisiana

Edgard is a CDP located in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. Edgard has a 2026 population of 1,309. It is also the county seat of St. John the Baptist Parish. Edgard is currently declining at a rate of -5.08% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Edgard is $68,953 with a poverty rate of 11.2%. The median age in Edgard is 56.5 years: 44.6 years for males, and 57.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 76.8 males.

1.3K
Total Population
115
Density (mi²)
-70 -5.08%
Growth

Edgard Population

Edgard Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,309-70-5.08%
20251,379-71-4.9%

Median Age

Overall: 56.5 years
Female: 57.6 years
Male: 44.6 years

Edgard Adults

There are 1,203 adults, (430 of whom are seniors) in Edgard.

Sex Ratio

Female: 838 (56.5%)
Male: 644 (43.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Edgard includes 91.3% Black or African American, 8.7% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,35391.3%
White1298.7%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,35391.3%
White1298.7%

Edgard Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Edgard 's average per capita income is $58,916. Household income levels show a median of $68,953. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$86,458-
Families$76,679$94,725
Households$68,953$83,000
Non Families$37,964$36,970

$58,916

Average Income

$68,953

Median Household Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)