St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- St. Landry Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22097
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 097
Geography
- Land Area
- 923.38 sq mi
- Water Area
- 15.72 sq mi
- Total Area
- 939.09 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.583441
- Longitude
- -91.989274
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 80,886
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 59,261
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 78,860 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,022 | 2.5% |
| White | 43,410 | 53.7% |
| Black | 32,827 | 40.6% |
| Asian | 205 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 55 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 210 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 99 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 58,192 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,068 | 1.8% |
| White | 33,465 | 56.5% |
| Black | 23,986 | 40.5% |
| Asian | 180 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 607 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 179 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 98 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 81,670
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $46,941
- Poverty Rate
- 26.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 21,477
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 42,790 | 52.4% |
| Black | 32,754 | 40.1% |
| Asian | 473 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 55,460
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 27,357 | 49.3% |
| Republican | 15,236 | 27.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 12,694 | 22.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 25,297 | 45.6% |
| Female | 30,163 | 54.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,384 | 45.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,131 | 2.0% |
| Black | 24,249 | 43.7% |
| Asian | 219 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 27,105
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,764 | 54.2% |
| Hispanic | 506 | 44.7% |
| Black | 10,441 | 43.1% |
| Asian | 69 | 31.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 12,028 | 47.5% |
| Female | 15,077 | 50.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 18,171 (34.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,918 (14.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 37,229
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $140,452
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $848
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 6.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.