County · Louisiana
St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. St. Landry Parish had 80,765 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 15 places (12 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 28 census tracts. GEOID 22097.
St. Landry Parish is the county of the Opelousas, LA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
80,765
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 82,540 · ACS 2020-2024: 81,670
Median household income
$44,462
±$2,416 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$142,500
±$9,546 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$748
±$35 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in St. Landry Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 82,540 residents in St. Landry Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 80,765 for July 1, 2025, down 2.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 81,670 over 923 square miles of land.
| Measure | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 81,670 | 4,611,961 | −1,502 |
| Households | 32,183±482 | 1,804,780 | +1,698 |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.04 | 2.49 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 37,229±122 | 2,108,902 | +304 |
St. Landry Parish's population since 2000
From 87,700 in 2000 to 80,765 in 2025: down 7.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in St. Landry Parish?
St. Landry Parish holds 15 places: 12 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Opelousas with 15,098 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Opelousas | 15,786 | $32,964 |
|---|---|---|
| Eunice | 9,422 | $35,436 |
| Sunset | 2,909 | $60,964 |
| Port Barre | 1,751 | $41,278 |
| LawtellGEOID 2242520 | 1,066 | not published |
| ArnaudvilleGEOID 2203110 | 1,009 | $16,111 |
| Krotz SpringsGEOID 2240280 | 904 | not published |
| LeonvilleGEOID 2243395 | 868 | $43,015 |
| Grand Coteau | 776 | $34,730 |
| MelvilleGEOID 2249730 | 759 | $35,500 |
| WashingtonGEOID 2279870 | 742 | $41,563 |
| Cankton | 583 | $72,000 |
| MorrowGEOID 2252250 | 149 | $35,038 |
| LebeauGEOID 2242695 | – | $15,313 |
| PalmettoGEOID 2258780 | 92 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in St. Landry Parish?
The median resident of St. Landry Parish is 37.8 years old; 26.6% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 39.7%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8±0.4 | 38.0 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 26.6%±0.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% | 7.2% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.1%±0.5 pts | 55.7% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 39.7%±0.7 pts | 30.5% | −1.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.3 pts | 4.9% | +0.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.1%±0.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6%±0.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 16.2%±1.2 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.2%±1.1 pts | 7.8% | −2.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.4%±1.8 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.9%±1.5 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1%±0.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in St. Landry Parish earn?
Half of St. Landry Parish's 32,183 households earn less than $44,462 a year (±$2,416), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $44,801 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,462±$2,416 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,943±$2,780 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,412±$1,110 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.8%±2.2 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.4%±4.5 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.7%±1.8 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 74.3%±2.1 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in St. Landry Parish?
Owners occupy 70.1% of St. Landry Parish's occupied homes and renters 29.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $142,500 by its owner (±$9,546). The median renter pays $748 a month including utilities, and 41.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $142,500±$9,546 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $748±$35 | $1,064 | −$54 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.2%±4.4 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,228±$40 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.1%±1.9 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 37,229±122 | 2,108,902 | +304 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8%±2.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.1%±1.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.5%±1.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.0%±0.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is St. Landry Parish building?
Builders took permits for 153 new housing units across St. Landry Parish in 2025 (153 single-family), 1.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in St. Landry Parish get to work?
78.1% of St. Landry Parish's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.8%±1.9 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3%±1.2 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.1%±2.0 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9%±1.6 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3%±1.3 pts | 8.1% | +4.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.8 min±1.6 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are St. Landry Parish's census tracts?
St. Landry Parish is divided into 28 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $21,750 (Tract 9614.02) to $84,898 (Tract 9607.01).
All 28 census tracts of St. Landry Parish, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does St. Landry Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 16th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 29th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st of 64 |
| Median household income | 51st of 64 |
| Median home value | 40th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 50th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41st of 64 |
| Median age | 44th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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