St. Mary Parish, Louisiana Population 2022
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 47,869 with a growth rate of -1.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. St. Mary Parish, Louisiana is the 23rd largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 Population was 54,550 and has seen a growth of -12.25% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 6,442 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 8,950 | 2,508 | 38.93% |
| 1850 | 13,697 | 4,747 | 53.04% |
| 1860 | 16,816 | 3,119 | 22.77% |
| 1870 | 13,860 | -2,956 | -17.58% |
| 1880 | 19,891 | 6,031 | 43.51% |
| 1890 | 22,416 | 2,525 | 12.69% |
| 1900 | 34,145 | 11,729 | 52.32% |
| 1910 | 39,368 | 5,223 | 15.30% |
| 1920 | 30,754 | -8,614 | -21.88% |
| 1930 | 29,397 | -1,357 | -4.41% |
| 1940 | 31,458 | 2,061 | 7.01% |
| 1950 | 35,848 | 4,390 | 13.96% |
| 1960 | 48,833 | 12,985 | 36.22% |
| 1970 | 60,752 | 11,919 | 24.41% |
| 1980 | 64,253 | 3,501 | 5.76% |
| 1990 | 58,086 | -6,167 | -9.60% |
| 2010 | 54,550 | -3,536 | -6.09% |
| 2011 | 54,187 | -363 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 53,562 | -625 | -1.15% |
| 2013 | 53,581 | 19 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 53,273 | -308 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 52,876 | -397 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 52,069 | -807 | -1.53% |
| 2017 | 50,708 | -1,361 | -2.61% |
| 2018 | 49,841 | -867 | -1.71% |
| 2019 | 49,348 | -493 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 48,855 | -493 | -1.00% |
| 2021 | 48,362 | -493 | -1.01% |
| 2022 | 47,869 | -493 | -1.02% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,316 | 58.61% |
| Black or African American | 15,589 | 31.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 791 | 1.58% |
| Asian | 731 | 1.46% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 1,625 | 3.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1,960 | 3.92% |
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,633 | 2.51 | 60.7 |
| Married | 6,983 | 3.49 | 81.3 |
| Male | 1,124 | 3.83 | 62.7 |
| Female | 2,565 | 4.14 | 57.1 |
| Non Family | 8,961 | 1.1 | 45.4 |
3.6
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,958 | 5.74% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,162 | 12.21% |
| High School Graduate | 17,408 | 51.07% |
| Some College | 5,084 | 14.92% |
| Associates Degree | 2,135 | 6.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,266 | 6.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,073 | 3.15% |
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| White | 20,218 | 17,097 | 2,303 |
| Black | 10,252 | 8,537 | 848 |
| 2+ Races | 598 | 540 | 47 |
| Asian | 577 | 244 | 40 |
| Hispanic | 1,983 | 1,271 | 103 |
| Native American | 492 | 417 | 18 |
| Other Race | 1,154 | 658 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 62.50%.
$35,903
Average Earnings
$44,083
Average Male
$26,943
Average Female
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana Language
91.77% of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 8.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.87% of the population.
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 8 | 7 | 87.50% |
| Asian | 731 | 225 | 30.78% |
| Black | 15,242 | 4,127 | 27.08% |
| Multiple | 1,888 | 445 | 23.57% |
| Hispanic | 3,474 | 616 | 17.73% |
| White | 27,629 | 4,240 | 15.35% |
| Native | 780 | 111 | 14.23% |
| Other | 418 | NaN% |
19.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.61%
Male Poverty Rate
20.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana is Islander, with 87.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.43%.
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,596 | 6.90% |
| Black | 623 | 5.37% |
| Native American | 23 | 4.30% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.10% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 2.27% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 3.18% |
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
9.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.9%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
85.79%
Born in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana
96.02%
Native Born
3.98%
Foreign Born
2.61%
Non Citizen
1.38%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.02% of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 85.79% having been born in Louisiana. 2.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990