St. Bernard Parish's estimated 2026 population is 45,059 with a growth rate of 0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. St. Bernard Parish is the 25th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 36,821 and has seen a growth of 22.37% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of St. Bernard Parish includes 61.59% White, 23.85% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (61.59%)
Black or African American (23.85%)
Two or more races (10.19%)
Asian (2.13%)
Other race (1.48%)
Native American (0.72%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,206 | 61.59% |
| Black or African American | 10,533 | 23.85% |
| Two or more races | 4,499 | 10.19% |
| Asian | 939 | 2.13% |
| Other race | 655 | 1.48% |
| Native American | 318 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
St. Bernard Parish's average per capita income is $46,615. Household income levels show a median of $57,638. The poverty rate stands at 22.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,429 | - |
| Families | $68,348 | $87,357 |
| Households | $57,638 | $77,494 |
| Non Families | $32,462 | $52,069 |
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