St. Charles Parish's estimated 2026 population is 50,106 with a growth rate of -0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. St. Charles Parish is the 21st largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 52,817 and has seen a growth of -5.13% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of St. Charles Parish includes 64.99% White, 22.91% Black or African American, 3.91% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (64.99%)
Black or African American (22.91%)
Two or more races (6.29%)
Other race (3.91%)
Native American (1.06%)
Asian (0.83%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,706 | 64.99% |
| Black or African American | 11,881 | 22.91% |
| Two or more races | 3,261 | 6.29% |
| Other race | 2,029 | 3.91% |
| Native American | 549 | 1.06% |
| Asian | 432 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
St. Charles Parish's average per capita income is $51,989. Household income levels show a median of $82,172. The poverty rate stands at 9.83%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $122,066 | - |
| Families | $97,364 | $115,337 |
| Households | $82,172 | $105,813 |
| Non Families | $41,714 | $71,558 |
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