St. Landry County, LA

County

Demographics of St. Landry

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

14.8%

Households with Children

31.5%

School Enrollment K-12

10,983

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.9%
School Age (5-17): 19.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.7%
Working Age (35-54): 22.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.9%
Seniors (65+): 16.9%

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: 18.6%
High School / GED: 39.8%
Some College or Associate's: 26.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.9%

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: 14.6%
Single Parents: 16.8%
Couples & Adults: 31.7%
Living Alone: 36.8%

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: 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
Asian: 0.6%
Black or African American: 39.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.3%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 39.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 60.6%

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: 64.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 35.2%

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: 91.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 6.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.0%

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: 91.8%
Spanish: 2.3%
European & Indo-European: 5.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.1%

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: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 6.7%
Middle School (5-8): 6.0%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 4.0%
Not Enrolled: 74.8%

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

Cities in St. Landry County

Neighborhoods in St. Landry County

Chiasson / Pointe Claire

Naka / Prairie Laurent

Prairie Ronde / Ledoux

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