St. Tammany Parish, LA Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | St. Tammany Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 271,711 | 4,588,640 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 247.7 | 87.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.31% | -0.07% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.6 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 103,281 | 1,781,402 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
St. Tammany Parish has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | St. Tammany Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,900 | $60,029 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.32% | 3.98% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | St. Tammany Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $230,130 | $166,764 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,305 | $1,038 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.8% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | St. Tammany Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 26.7 | 21.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
St. Tammany Parish has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | St. Tammany Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.7% | 24.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.54 |
Health
St. Tammany Parish has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | St. Tammany Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.6% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.3% | 23.9% | 19.0% |