St. Landry Parish's estimated 2026 population is 79,949 with a growth rate of -0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. St. Landry Parish is the 16th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 83,503 and has seen a growth of -4.26% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of St. Landry Parish includes 53.43% White, 40.32% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (53.43%)
Black or African American (40.32%)
Two or more races (3.79%)
Other race (1.47%)
Asian (0.56%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.26%)
Native American (0.16%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,885 | 53.43% |
| Black or African American | 33,110 | 40.32% |
| Two or more races | 3,115 | 3.79% |
| Other race | 1,210 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 459 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 216 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 133 | 0.16% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
St. Landry Parish's average per capita income is $39,825. Household income levels show a median of $45,637. The poverty rate stands at 23.99%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,173 | $91,659 |
| Families | $57,044 | $72,260 |
| Households | $45,637 | $62,849 |
| Non Families | $22,725 | $36,741 |
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