St. Bernard County, LA

County

Cities in St. Bernard County

Neighborhoods in St. Bernard County

Caernarvon / River Bend

Saint Bernard Grove / Cypress Gardens

Lexington Place / Story Park

Hi-Land / Oak Ridge Park

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of St. Bernard

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

17.6%

Households with Children

37.4%

School Enrollment K-12

5,938

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.5%
School Age (5-17): 19.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.1%
Working Age (35-54): 26.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.2%
Seniors (65+): 13.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 17.8%
High School / GED: 30.0%
Some College or Associate's: 34.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.8%
Single Parents: 20.6%
Couples & Adults: 29.2%
Living Alone: 33.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 13.9%
Asian: 1.9%
Black or African American: 23.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 8.3%
Puerto Rican: 1.8%
Cuban: 2.6%
Dominican: 0.5%
Central American: 40.6%
South American: 1.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 44.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 33.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 2.1%
Other White: 64.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 59.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.1%
Caribbean: 0.6%
Other Black: 40.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 82.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 10.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 90.0%
Spanish: 6.5%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.4%
Arabic: 0.9%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.2%
Elementary (1-4): 6.6%
Middle School (5-8): 6.0%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 6.0%
Not Enrolled: 72.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources