St. Mary Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- St. Mary Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22101
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 101
Geography
- Land Area
- 558.53 sq mi
- Water Area
- 561.20 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1119.72 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.629349
- Longitude
- -91.463804
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 46,286
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 34,743
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 42,930 | 92.7% |
| Hispanic | 3,360 | 7.3% |
| White | 25,962 | 56.1% |
| Black | 13,821 | 29.9% |
| Asian | 353 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 737 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 495 | 1.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,065 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,682 | 4.8% |
| White | 20,720 | 59.6% |
| Black | 10,821 | 31.1% |
| Asian | 445 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 955 | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 265 | 0.8% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 47,828
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,269
- Poverty Rate
- 20.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 9,809
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 27,202 | 56.9% |
| Black | 13,832 | 28.9% |
| Asian | 466 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 30,548
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,621 | 38.0% |
| Republican | 10,052 | 32.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,724 | 28.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 13,882 | 45.4% |
| Female | 16,666 | 54.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,526 | 50.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,555 | 5.1% |
| Black | 10,163 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 344 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 14,321
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,328 | 53.6% |
| Hispanic | 627 | 40.3% |
| Black | 3,811 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 116 | 33.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,429 | 46.3% |
| Female | 7,892 | 47.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,332 (40.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,438 (13.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 22,507
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $137,405
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $863
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.5%
- Work From Home
- 5.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.