St. Tammany Parish, LA

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St. Tammany Parish Overview

266,168
TOTAL POPULATION
130,486
MALE POPULATION
135,682
FEMALE POPULATION
96.17
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.98
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,393
PER CAPITA INCOME
$92,115
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$76,914
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
62.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,333
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
131,782
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

St. Tammany Parish Area Codes

Race in St. Tammany Parish

The most populous races in St. Tammany Parish are White / Caucasian (207,322 | 77.9%), Black / African American (32,362 | 12.2%), and Two or more Races (16,619 | 6.2%).
Race in St. Tammany Parish
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,8211.4%
Black / African American32,36212.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific6890.3%
Hispanic or Latino16,2126.1%
Native / Alaskan2,0530.8%
White / Caucasian207,32277.9%
Two or more Races16,6196.2%
Some other Race3,3021.2%
Total266,168100.0%

Ancestry in St. Tammany Parish

The most populous ancestries reported in St. Tammany Parish are French (39,774 | 14.9%), German (39,544 | 14.9%), Irish (35,116 | 13.2%), Italian (27,278 | 10.2%), and English (26,622 | 10.0%), together accounting for 63.2% of all St. Tammany Parish residents.
Ancestry in St. Tammany Parish
Ancestry# Population% Population
African8210.3%
Alaskan Athabascan310.0%
Albanian160.0%
American22,5628.5%
Apache480.0%
Arab1,0540.4%
Arapaho1280.1%
Argentinean980.0%
Armenian1650.1%
Australian920.0%
Austrian6980.3%
Barbadian950.0%
Basque230.0%
Belgian2480.1%
Belizean1010.0%
Bhutanese2850.1%
Blackfeet1640.1%
Bolivian130.0%
Brazilian3630.1%
British1,2440.5%
Bulgarian1200.1%
Burmese1350.1%
Cajun1,2330.5%
Cambodian120.0%
Canadian3960.2%
Celtic310.0%
Central American5,8632.2%
Central American Indian3820.1%
Cherokee8060.3%
Chickasaw490.0%
Chilean100.0%
Chippewa750.0%
Choctaw3510.1%
Colombian3580.1%
Comanche170.0%
Costa Rican1470.1%
Cree50.0%
Creek1100.0%
Croatian2730.1%
Cuban5840.2%
Czech2730.1%
Czechoslovakian1170.0%
Danish5490.2%
Dominican630.0%
Dutch1,6720.6%
Eastern European1540.1%
Ecuadorian640.0%
Egyptian100.0%
English26,62210.0%
Estonian230.0%
Ethiopian330.0%
European4,0231.5%
Filipino110.0%
Finnish2050.1%
French39,77414.9%
French American Indian430.0%
French Canadian3,9391.5%
German39,54414.9%
Ghanaian250.0%
Greek8200.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro3240.1%
Guatemalan2770.1%
Haitian1760.1%
Honduran3,8731.5%
Houma2630.1%
Hungarian5170.2%
Indian (Asian)7200.3%
Indonesian190.0%
Iranian450.0%
Irish35,11613.2%
Iroquois550.0%
Israeli1120.0%
Italian27,27810.2%
Jamaican310.0%
Jordanian880.0%
Korean1,2800.5%
Laotian160.0%
Latvian710.0%
Lebanese4990.2%
Lithuanian4270.2%
Malaysian500.0%
Mexican3,8101.4%
Mexican American Indian5890.2%
Native Hawaiian1530.1%
Navajo360.0%
Nicaraguan4250.2%
Nigerian1910.1%
Northern European6330.2%
Norwegian1,8840.7%
Pakistani630.0%
Palestinian520.0%
Panamanian1910.1%
Paraguayan30.0%
Pennsylvania German110.0%
Peruvian990.0%
Polish2,9161.1%
Portuguese5410.2%
Puerto Rican9690.4%
Romanian1880.1%
Russian5230.2%
Salvadoran6400.2%
Samoan2470.1%
Scandinavian3950.2%
Scotch-Irish2,9831.1%
Scottish4,4911.7%
Seminole30.0%
Serbian480.0%
Sioux1160.0%
Slavic1240.1%
Slovak2970.1%
Slovene50.0%
South American7920.3%
South American Indian230.0%
Spaniard1,9080.7%
Spanish1,7140.6%
Spanish American40.0%
Spanish American Indian740.0%
Sri Lankan1,2990.5%
Subsaharan African1,0740.4%
Swedish1,4070.5%
Swiss3320.1%
Syrian3110.1%
Thai6280.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian5120.2%
Turkish1400.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander100.0%
Ukrainian2610.1%
Uruguayan610.0%
Venezuelan860.0%
Vietnamese290.0%
Welsh1,1160.4%
West Indian3770.1%
Yugoslavian580.0%
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Immigrants in St. Tammany Parish

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in St. Tammany Parish came from Latin America (6,024 | 2.3%), Central America (4,456 | 1.7%), Asia (3,114 | 1.2%), Honduras (2,342 | 0.9%), and South Eastern Asia (1,520 | 0.6%), together accounting for 6.6% of all St. Tammany Parish residents.
Immigrants in St. Tammany Parish
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa4610.2%
Argentina470.0%
Asia3,1141.2%
Australia130.0%
Austria420.0%
Bangladesh380.0%
Barbados440.0%
Belize640.0%
Bolivia70.0%
Brazil1340.1%
Bulgaria390.0%
Canada4470.2%
Caribbean8850.3%
Central America4,4561.7%
Chile20.0%
China3040.1%
Colombia1820.1%
Costa Rica1350.1%
Cuba800.0%
Czechoslovakia90.0%
Dominican Republic760.0%
Eastern Africa390.0%
Eastern Asia4780.2%
Eastern Europe5160.2%
Ecuador710.0%
Egypt70.0%
El Salvador4000.2%
England1700.1%
Ethiopia390.0%
Europe1,5070.6%
France450.0%
Germany2510.1%
Guatemala1650.1%
Guyana810.0%
Haiti490.0%
Honduras2,3420.9%
India2990.1%
Indonesia140.0%
Iran170.0%
Ireland580.0%
Israel1220.1%
Italy1110.0%
Jamaica10.0%
Japan1090.0%
Jordan730.0%
Korea650.0%
Laos940.0%
Latin America6,0242.3%
Lebanon890.0%
Mexico9500.4%
Middle Africa160.0%
Nepal990.0%
Netherlands1270.1%
Nicaragua830.0%
Nigeria3090.1%
Northern Africa470.0%
Northern Europe4100.2%
Norway320.0%
Oceania130.0%
Pakistan860.0%
Panama1460.1%
Peru890.0%
Philippines5060.2%
Poland670.0%
Romania220.0%
Russia1870.1%
Scotland240.0%
Serbia600.0%
Singapore70.0%
South America6830.3%
South Central Asia5390.2%
South Eastern Asia1,5200.6%
Southern Europe1160.0%
Spain50.0%
Sweden150.0%
Syria1930.1%
Taiwan110.0%
Thailand570.0%
Trinidad and Tobago6350.2%
Turkey910.0%
Ukraine780.0%
Uruguay270.0%
Venezuela400.0%
Vietnam7330.3%
Western Africa3590.1%
Western Asia5680.2%
Western Europe4650.2%
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Sex and Age in St. Tammany Parish

Sex and Age in St. Tammany Parish

The most populous age groups in St. Tammany Parish are 10 to 14 Years (10,075 | 7.7%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (10,008 | 7.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in St. Tammany Parish
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,784 (6.0%)7,500 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years8,118 (6.2%)8,486 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years10,075 (7.7%)9,031 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years9,274 (7.1%)8,452 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years7,501 (5.8%)7,154 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Years7,234 (5.5%)7,207 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years7,471 (5.7%)8,099 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years8,945 (6.9%)8,960 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years8,169 (6.3%)8,716 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years8,069 (6.2%)8,349 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years8,546 (6.6%)8,960 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years9,862 (7.6%)8,995 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years7,960 (6.1%)10,008 (7.4%)
65 to 69 Years7,272 (5.6%)7,937 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years6,537 (5.0%)7,412 (5.5%)
75 to 79 Years3,840 (2.9%)4,347 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years2,051 (1.6%)2,593 (1.9%)
85 Years and over1,778 (1.4%)3,476 (2.6%)
Total130,486 (100.0%)135,682 (100.0%)

Families and Households in St. Tammany Parish

Median Family Size in St. Tammany Parish

The median family size in St. Tammany Parish is 3.12 persons per family, with single female/mother families (13,240 | 18.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.15 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,030 | 7.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.81 persons per family.
Median Family Size in St. Tammany Parish
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple52,993 (74.4%)3.14
Single Male/Father5,030 (7.1%)2.81
Single Female/Mother13,240 (18.6%)3.15
Total Families71,263 (100.0%)3.12

Median Household Size in St. Tammany Parish

The median household size in St. Tammany Parish is 2.61 persons per household, with single female/mother households (13,240 | 13.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.33 persons per household. non-family households (29,949 | 29.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in St. Tammany Parish
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple52,993 (52.4%)3.16
Single Male/Father5,030 (5.0%)3.19
Single Female/Mother13,240 (13.1%)3.33
Non-family29,949 (29.6%)1.21
Total Households101,212 (100.0%)2.61

Household Size by Marriage Status in St. Tammany Parish

Out of a total of 101,212 households in St. Tammany Parish, 71,263 (70.4%) are family households, while 29,949 (29.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 31,338, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 25,314.
Household Size by Marriage Status in St. Tammany Parish
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-25,314 (25.0%)
2-Person Households31,338 (31.0%)4,028 (4.0%)
3-Person Households16,842 (16.6%)221 (0.2%)
4-Person Households13,351 (13.2%)342 (0.3%)
5-Person Households6,553 (6.5%)23 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2,117 (2.1%)21 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,062 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total71,263 (70.4%)29,949 (29.6%)

Female Fertility in St. Tammany Parish

Fertility by Age in St. Tammany Parish

Average fertility rate in St. Tammany Parish is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 105.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in St. Tammany Parish
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years121 (3.9%)14.0
20 to 34 years2,362 (76.3%)105.0
35 to 50 years612 (19.8%)22.0
Total3,095 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in St. Tammany Parish

60.6% of women with births (3,095) in St. Tammany Parish are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 28.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in St. Tammany Parish
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)121 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,438 (60.9%)924 (39.1%)
35 to 50 years439 (71.7%)173 (28.3%)
Total1,876 (60.6%)1,219 (39.4%)

Fertility by Education in St. Tammany Parish

Average fertility rate in St. Tammany Parish is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 70.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in St. Tammany Parish
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School362 (11.7%)37.0
High School Diploma752 (24.3%)70.0
College or Associate's Degree1,060 (34.3%)58.0
Bachelor's Degree612 (19.8%)46.0
Graduate Degree309 (10.0%)50.0
Total3,095 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in St. Tammany Parish

39.4% of women with births in St. Tammany Parish are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 94.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 78.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in St. Tammany Parish
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School78 (21.5%)284 (78.4%)
High School Diploma434 (57.7%)318 (42.3%)
College or Associate's Degree560 (52.8%)500 (47.2%)
Bachelor's Degree580 (94.8%)32 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree225 (72.8%)84 (27.2%)
Total1,876 (60.6%)1,219 (39.4%)

Income in St. Tammany Parish

Income Overview in St. Tammany Parish

Per Capita Income in St. Tammany Parish is $40,393, while median incomes of families and households are $92,115 and $76,914 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income266,168$40,393
Median Family Income71,263$92,115
Mean Family Income71,263$120,707
Median Household Income101,212$76,914
Mean Household Income101,212$103,990
Income Deficit71,263$10,333
Wage / Income Gap (%)266,16837.94%
Wage / Income Gap ($)266,16862.06¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index266,1680.46

Earnings by Sex in St. Tammany Parish

Average Earnings in St. Tammany Parish are $44,240, $54,042 for men and $33,538 for women, a difference of 37.9%.
Earnings by Sex in St. Tammany Parish
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male71,926 (52.6%)$54,042
Female64,725 (47.4%)$33,538
Total136,651 (100.0%)$44,240

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in St. Tammany Parish

The most common earnings brackets in St. Tammany Parish are $100,000+ for men (16,847 | 23.4%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (5,386 | 8.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in St. Tammany Parish
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,609 (5.0%)4,054 (6.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,473 (2.1%)2,784 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,946 (2.7%)2,590 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,236 (1.7%)1,880 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,669 (2.3%)2,756 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,086 (2.9%)2,342 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,119 (1.6%)2,632 (4.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,260 (1.8%)1,806 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,174 (1.6%)2,172 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,823 (2.5%)2,160 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,408 (4.7%)4,341 (6.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,192 (4.4%)3,839 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,849 (4.0%)2,802 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,113 (4.3%)3,055 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,365 (4.7%)3,495 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,148 (4.4%)3,218 (5.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,795 (6.7%)5,386 (8.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,937 (6.9%)3,271 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,877 (12.3%)4,911 (7.6%)
$100,000+16,847 (23.4%)5,231 (8.1%)
Total71,926 (100.0%)64,725 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in St. Tammany Parish

Average earnings in St. Tammany Parish are $61,953 for men and $40,382 for women, a difference of 34.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $109,730, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,115. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,374, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,624.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in St. Tammany Parish
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,115$21,624
High School Diploma$46,240$25,452
College or Associate's Degree$59,696$38,258
Bachelor's Degree$85,063$49,765
Graduate Degree$109,730$58,374
Total$61,953$40,382

Family Income in St. Tammany Parish

Family Income Brackets in St. Tammany Parish

According to the St. Tammany Parish family income data, there are 14,395 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,354 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in St. Tammany Parish
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,9952.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991,3541.9%
$15,000 to $24,9993,5635.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993,9915.6%
$35,000 to $49,9996,5569.2%
$50,000 to $74,99910,68915.0%
$75,000 to $99,99910,76115.1%
$100,000 to $149,99914,39520.2%
$150,000 to $199,9997,98111.2%
$200,000+9,90613.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in St. Tammany Parish

6-person families (1,649 | 2.3%) account for the highest median family income in St. Tammany Parish with $112,679 per family, while 2-person families (33,073 | 46.4%) have the highest median income of $40,297 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in St. Tammany Parish
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families33,073 (46.4%)$80,594
3-Person Families16,726 (23.5%)$98,591
4-Person Families12,814 (18.0%)$109,797
5-Person Families6,087 (8.5%)$101,998
6-Person Families1,649 (2.3%)$112,679
7+ Person Families914 (1.3%)$93,520
Total71,263 (100.0%)$92,115

Family Income by Number of Earners in St. Tammany Parish

The median family income in St. Tammany Parish is $92,115, with families comprising 3+ earners (7,303) having the highest median family income of $150,226, while families with no earners (11,272) have the lowest median family income of $49,563, accounting for 10.2% and 15.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in St. Tammany Parish
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners11,272 (15.8%)$49,563
1 Earner24,812 (34.8%)$71,236
2 Earners27,876 (39.1%)$120,046
3+ Earners7,303 (10.2%)$150,226
Total71,263 (100.0%)$92,115

Household Income in St. Tammany Parish

Household Income Brackets in St. Tammany Parish

With 18,319 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in St. Tammany Parish, accounting for 18.1% of all households. In contrast, only 3,644 households (3.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in St. Tammany Parish
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004,0484.0%
$10,000 to $14,9993,6443.6%
$15,000 to $24,9997,0857.0%
$25,000 to $34,9997,1867.1%
$35,000 to $49,99911,43711.3%
$50,000 to $74,99915,99115.8%
$75,000 to $99,99913,36013.2%
$100,000 to $149,99918,31918.1%
$150,000 to $199,9999,4139.3%
$200,000+10,72810.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in St. Tammany Parish

The median household income in St. Tammany Parish is $76,914, with the highest median household income of $93,241 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 38,834 households (38.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $52,579, with 29,696 households (29.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in St. Tammany Parish
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,979 (2.0%)$58,309
25 to 44 Years30,703 (30.3%)$90,213
45 to 64 Years38,834 (38.4%)$93,241
65+ Years29,696 (29.3%)$52,579
Total101,212 (100.0%)$76,914

Poverty in St. Tammany Parish

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Tammany Parish

With 10.2% poverty level for males and 13.0% for females among the residents of St. Tammany Parish, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,192 males (20.2%) and 308 females (24.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Tammany Parish
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years918 (12.0%)1,739 (24.4%)
5 Years169 (13.6%)308 (24.6%)
6 to 11 Years2,192 (20.2%)1,788 (16.5%)
12 to 14 Years919 (16.1%)499 (9.5%)
15 Years321 (14.0%)303 (14.9%)
16 and 17 Years699 (18.4%)840 (23.3%)
18 to 24 Years806 (7.7%)1,593 (16.1%)
25 to 34 Years848 (5.9%)2,577 (16.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,701 (10.1%)2,363 (13.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,607 (9.8%)1,170 (6.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,357 (7.6%)1,894 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years964 (7.0%)1,218 (8.0%)
75 Years and over681 (9.0%)1,208 (12.0%)
Total13,182 (10.2%)17,500 (13.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Tammany Parish

According to the poverty statistics in St. Tammany Parish, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.1% of males and 93.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Tammany Parish
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,733 (88.0%)5,389 (75.6%)
5 Years1,077 (86.4%)942 (75.4%)
6 to 11 Years8,658 (79.8%)9,049 (83.5%)
12 to 14 Years4,800 (83.9%)4,751 (90.5%)
15 Years1,967 (86.0%)1,731 (85.1%)
16 and 17 Years3,095 (81.6%)2,772 (76.7%)
18 to 24 Years9,687 (92.3%)8,326 (83.9%)
25 to 34 Years13,591 (94.1%)12,687 (83.1%)
35 to 44 Years15,173 (89.9%)15,246 (86.6%)
45 to 54 Years14,860 (90.2%)16,086 (93.2%)
55 to 64 Years16,397 (92.4%)17,058 (90.0%)
65 to 74 Years12,748 (93.0%)14,021 (92.0%)
75 Years and over6,893 (91.0%)8,813 (87.9%)
Total115,679 (89.8%)116,871 (87.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in St. Tammany Parish

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in St. Tammany Parish show that 4.0% or 2,126 of the total 52,993 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 11.0%, comprising of 36 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.1%, which includes 956 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in St. Tammany Parish
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children30,107 (96.9%)956 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children16,252 (95.6%)751 (4.4%)
3 or 4 Children4,216 (91.7%)383 (8.3%)
5 or more Children292 (89.0%)36 (11.0%)
Total50,867 (96.0%)2,126 (4.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in St. Tammany Parish

According to the poverty data in St. Tammany Parish, 18.7% or 940 single-father households and 26.1% or 3,454 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 164 households (27.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 157 households (94.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in St. Tammany Parish
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children220 (12.7%)380 (8.3%)
1 or 2 Children556 (20.7%)1,861 (26.9%)
3 or 4 Children164 (27.9%)1,056 (66.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)157 (94.0%)
Total940 (18.7%)3,454 (26.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in St. Tammany Parish

The poverty data for St. Tammany Parish shows that 2,126 of the married-couple family households (4.0%) and 4,394 of the single-parent households (24.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 36 households (11.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 157 household (80.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in St. Tammany Parish
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children956 (3.1%)600 (9.5%)
1 or 2 Children751 (4.4%)2,417 (25.2%)
3 or 4 Children383 (8.3%)1,220 (56.1%)
5 or more Children36 (11.0%)157 (80.5%)
Total2,126 (4.0%)4,394 (24.0%)

Employment Characteristics in St. Tammany Parish

Employment by Class of Employer in St. Tammany Parish

Among the 121,358 employed individuals in St. Tammany Parish, private company employees (79,514 | 65.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (9,018 | 7.4%), and local government employees (8,689 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in St. Tammany Parish
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees79,51465.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6,3025.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9,0187.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations8,4216.9%
Local Government Employees8,6897.2%
State Government Employees4,3983.6%
Federal Government Employees4,8154.0%
Unpaid Family Workers2010.2%
Total121,358100.0%

Employment Status by Age in St. Tammany Parish

According to the labor force statistics for St. Tammany Parish, out of the total population over 16 years of age (210,851), 62.5% or 131,782 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 6,853 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 84.1% or 29,258 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.3% or 676 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in St. Tammany Parish
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5,080 (37.9%)676 (13.3%)
20 to 24 Years11,108 (75.8%)1,055 (9.5%)
25 to 29 Years11,755 (81.4%)811 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years12,658 (81.3%)797 (6.3%)
35 to 44 Years29,258 (84.1%)1,229 (4.2%)
45 to 54 Years28,496 (84.0%)1,111 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years13,973 (74.1%)405 (2.9%)
60 to 64 Years9,972 (55.5%)568 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years7,785 (26.7%)218 (2.8%)
75 Years and over1,646 (9.1%)48 (2.9%)
Total131,782 (62.5%)6,853 (5.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in St. Tammany Parish

According to labor force statistics for St. Tammany Parish, 78.3% of individuals (106,136) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (135,550) are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 4,882 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.2% or 42,836 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.4% or 1,013 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in St. Tammany Parish
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,560 (68.6%)1,477 (13.4%)
High School Diploma21,440 (71.3%)1,864 (6.2%)
College / Associate Degree34,286 (77.6%)1,812 (4.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher42,836 (85.2%)1,357 (2.7%)
Total106,136 (78.3%)6,235 (4.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in St. Tammany Parish

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in St. Tammany Parish are Management (15,349 | 12.4%), Community & Social Service (14,600 | 11.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (9,806 | 7.9%), Education Instruction & Library (7,792 | 6.3%), and Business & Financial (7,395 | 6.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in St. Tammany Parish

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in St. Tammany Parish, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.4%), Computers & Mathematics (79.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (78.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (82.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.3%), and Health Technologists (72.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in St. Tammany Parish
OccupationMaleFemale
Management8,907 (58.0%)6,442 (42.0%)
Business & Financial4,178 (56.5%)3,217 (43.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,530 (78.6%)1,508 (21.4%)
Computers & Mathematics2,110 (79.5%)544 (20.5%)
Architecture & Engineering2,861 (85.4%)489 (14.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science559 (54.1%)475 (45.9%)
Community & Social Service 4,229 (29.0%)10,371 (71.0%)
Education, Arts & Media823 (33.0%)1,674 (67.0%)
Legal Services & Support840 (47.6%)925 (52.4%)
Education Instruction & Library1,338 (17.2%)6,454 (82.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,228 (48.2%)1,318 (51.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,518 (25.7%)7,288 (74.3%)
Health Technologists1,996 (27.9%)5,151 (72.1%)
Total (Category)25,362 (46.8%)28,826 (53.2%)
Total (Overall)64,963 (52.6%)58,546 (47.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in St. Tammany Parish are Food Preparation & Serving (6,253 | 5.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,456 | 2.8%), Healthcare Support (3,426 | 2.8%), Security & Protection (3,407 | 2.8%), and Personal Care & Service (3,112 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in St. Tammany Parish

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in St. Tammany Parish, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.6%), Security & Protection (83.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (78.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.5%), Personal Care & Service (73.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in St. Tammany Parish
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support361 (10.5%)3,065 (89.5%)
Security & Protection2,845 (83.5%)562 (16.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,224 (78.6%)333 (21.4%)
Law Enforcement1,621 (87.6%)229 (12.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,187 (51.0%)3,066 (49.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,153 (62.3%)1,303 (37.7%)
Personal Care & Service813 (26.1%)2,299 (73.9%)
Total (Category)9,359 (47.6%)10,295 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)64,963 (52.6%)58,546 (47.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in St. Tammany Parish are Sales & Related (13,950 | 11.3%), and Office & Administration (12,445 | 10.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in St. Tammany Parish

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in St. Tammany Parish
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,642 (47.6%)7,308 (52.4%)
Office & Administration2,667 (21.4%)9,778 (78.6%)
Total (Category)9,309 (35.3%)17,086 (64.7%)
Total (Overall)64,963 (52.6%)58,546 (47.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in St. Tammany Parish are Construction & Extraction (6,874 | 5.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,750 | 3.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (211 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in St. Tammany Parish

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in St. Tammany Parish
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry120 (56.9%)91 (43.1%)
Construction & Extraction6,645 (96.7%)229 (3.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4,735 (99.7%)15 (0.3%)
Total (Category)11,500 (97.2%)335 (2.8%)
Total (Overall)64,963 (52.6%)58,546 (47.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in St. Tammany Parish are Production (4,329 | 3.5%), Transportation (4,301 | 3.5%), and Material Moving (2,807 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in St. Tammany Parish

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in St. Tammany Parish
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,368 (77.8%)961 (22.2%)
Transportation3,719 (86.5%)582 (13.5%)
Material Moving2,346 (83.6%)461 (16.4%)
Total (Category)9,433 (82.5%)2,004 (17.5%)
Total (Overall)64,963 (52.6%)58,546 (47.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in St. Tammany Parish

Employment Industries in St. Tammany Parish

The major employment industries in St. Tammany Parish include Health Care & Social Assistance (18,008 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (13,504 | 10.9%), Educational Services (11,102 | 9.0%), Construction (9,766 | 7.9%), and Professional & Scientific (9,410 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in St. Tammany Parish

Employment Industries by Sex in St. Tammany Parish

The St. Tammany Parish industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Construction (88.2%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (86.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.0%), Educational Services (73.5%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (61.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in St. Tammany Parish
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting209 (56.8%)159 (43.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,897 (86.0%)308 (14.0%)
Construction8,618 (88.2%)1,148 (11.8%)
Manufacturing6,133 (81.3%)1,412 (18.7%)
Wholesale Trade3,604 (79.3%)940 (20.7%)
Retail Trade6,173 (45.7%)7,331 (54.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,150 (71.2%)1,676 (28.8%)
Utilities912 (85.6%)153 (14.4%)
Information1,888 (77.6%)545 (22.4%)
Finance & Insurance2,711 (43.7%)3,499 (56.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing757 (38.4%)1,217 (61.7%)
Professional & Scientific5,030 (53.4%)4,380 (46.6%)
Enterprise Management46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support2,900 (64.9%)1,567 (35.1%)
Educational Services2,947 (26.5%)8,155 (73.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4,139 (23.0%)13,869 (77.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,279 (47.0%)1,443 (53.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,263 (48.0%)4,609 (51.9%)
Public Administration4,067 (60.7%)2,629 (39.3%)
Total64,963 (52.6%)58,546 (47.4%)

Education in St. Tammany Parish

School Enrollment in St. Tammany Parish

The most common levels of schooling among the 63,839 students in St. Tammany Parish are middle school (15,538 | 24.3%), elementary school (14,474 | 22.7%), and high school (14,178 | 22.2%).
School Enrollment in St. Tammany Parish
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,0686.4%
Kindergarten2,9434.6%
Elementary School14,47422.7%
Middle School15,53824.3%
High School14,17822.2%
College / Undergraduate10,12915.9%
Graduate / Professional2,5093.9%
Total63,839100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in St. Tammany Parish

Out of a total of 63,839 students who are enrolled in schools in St. Tammany Parish, 16,598 (26.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 47,241 (74.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,831 (51.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,274 (82.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in St. Tammany Parish
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,713 (48.3%)1,831 (51.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old11,415 (73.6%)4,103 (26.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds14,545 (78.2%)4,042 (21.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds8,037 (72.2%)3,101 (27.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,274 (82.8%)678 (17.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,081 (78.1%)1,143 (21.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,383 (81.2%)550 (18.8%)
35 Years and over1,796 (61.0%)1,147 (39.0%)
Total47,241 (74.0%)16,598 (26.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in St. Tammany Parish

Business (15,302 | 21.6%), education (9,156 | 12.9%), science & technology (9,053 | 12.8%), engineering (5,604 | 7.9%), and liberal arts & history (4,801 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 70,959 individuals in St. Tammany Parish who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in St. Tammany Parish
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,0082.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,2886.0%
Physical & Health Sciences2,5003.5%
Psychology2,9334.1%
Social Sciences4,1505.9%
Engineering5,6047.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies3850.5%
Science & Technology9,05312.8%
Business15,30221.6%
Education9,15612.9%
Literature & Languages2,1673.0%
Liberal Arts & History4,8016.8%
Visual & Performing Arts1,9672.8%
Communications2,4823.5%
Arts & Humanities4,1635.9%
Total70,959100.0%

Transportation & Commute in St. Tammany Parish

Vehicle Availability by Sex in St. Tammany Parish

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in St. Tammany Parish are males with 2 vehicles (30,582, accounting for 47.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (24,947, making up 53.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in St. Tammany Parish
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle698 (1.1%)884 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle9,627 (15.0%)11,824 (20.7%)
2 Vehicles30,582 (47.7%)24,947 (43.6%)
3 Vehicles15,385 (24.0%)12,464 (21.8%)
4 Vehicles5,820 (9.1%)5,169 (9.0%)
5 or more Vehicles1,984 (3.1%)1,915 (3.4%)
Total64,096 (100.0%)57,203 (100.0%)

Commute Time in St. Tammany Parish

The most frequently occuring commute durations in St. Tammany Parish are 15 to 19 minutes (15,023 commuters, 13.9%), 45 to 59 minutes (14,344 commuters, 13.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (12,936 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time in St. Tammany Parish
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,4082.2%
5 to 9 Minutes7,9927.4%
10 to 14 Minutes12,93612.0%
15 to 19 Minutes15,02313.9%
20 to 24 Minutes12,56511.7%
25 to 29 Minutes5,4765.1%
30 to 34 Minutes12,91912.0%
35 to 39 Minutes3,3383.1%
40 to 44 Minutes4,8974.5%
45 to 59 Minutes14,34413.3%
60 to 89 Minutes12,40911.5%
90 or more Minutes3,5233.3%

Commute Time by Sex in St. Tammany Parish

The most common commute times in St. Tammany Parish are 45 to 59 minutes (8,957 commuters, 15.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (8,109 commuters, 16.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in St. Tammany Parish
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,494 (2.6%)914 (1.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,680 (6.4%)4,312 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes4,926 (8.6%)8,010 (15.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes6,914 (12.0%)8,109 (16.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes6,144 (10.7%)6,421 (12.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,328 (4.1%)3,148 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes6,800 (11.8%)6,119 (12.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,048 (3.6%)1,290 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,903 (5.1%)1,994 (4.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes8,957 (15.6%)5,387 (10.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes8,686 (15.1%)3,723 (7.4%)
90 or more Minutes2,631 (4.6%)892 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in St. Tammany Parish

The most frequent times of departure to work in St. Tammany Parish are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (8,475, 14.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (8,129, 16.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in St. Tammany Parish
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4,431 (7.7%)1,360 (2.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,094 (7.1%)1,002 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4,111 (7.1%)1,964 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8,003 (13.9%)4,170 (8.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,965 (10.4%)5,818 (11.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8,475 (14.7%)8,129 (16.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5,826 (10.1%)6,651 (13.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,136 (8.9%)6,724 (13.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,897 (3.3%)3,016 (6.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,266 (3.9%)3,778 (7.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,656 (2.9%)1,785 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM691 (1.2%)366 (0.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,459 (4.3%)3,307 (6.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,501 (4.3%)2,249 (4.5%)
Total57,511 (100.0%)50,319 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in St. Tammany Parish

Occupancy by Ownership in St. Tammany Parish

Of the total 101,212 dwellings in St. Tammany Parish, owner-occupied units account for 80,039 (79.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 21,173 (20.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in St. Tammany Parish
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units80,03979.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units21,17320.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units101,212100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in St. Tammany Parish

Occupancy by Household Size in St. Tammany Parish
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household25,31425.0%
2-Person Household35,36634.9%
3-Person Household17,06316.9%
4+ Person Household23,46923.2%
Total Housing Units101,212100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in St. Tammany Parish

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in St. Tammany Parish
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household17,343 (68.5%)7,971 (31.5%)
2-Person Household29,871 (84.5%)5,495 (15.5%)
3-Person Household14,234 (83.4%)2,829 (16.6%)
4+ Person Household18,591 (79.2%)4,878 (20.8%)
Total Housing Units80,039 (79.1%)21,173 (20.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in St. Tammany Parish

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in St. Tammany Parish
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5,222 (69.9%)2,253 (30.1%)
High School Diploma15,478 (72.6%)5,848 (27.4%)
College/Associate Degree24,888 (76.7%)7,556 (23.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher34,451 (86.2%)5,516 (13.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in St. Tammany Parish

Occupancy by Age of Householder in St. Tammany Parish
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14,77314.6%
35 to 44 Years17,90917.7%
45 to 54 Years18,09617.9%
55 to 64 Years20,73820.5%
65 to 74 Years17,74017.5%
75 to 84 Years8,7148.6%
85 Years and Over3,2423.2%
Total101,212100.0%

Housing Finances in St. Tammany Parish

Median Income by Occupancy in St. Tammany Parish

Median Income by Occupancy in St. Tammany Parish
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied80,039 (79.1%)$89,772
Renter-Occupied21,173 (20.9%)$45,405
Average101,212 (100.0%)$76,914

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in St. Tammany Parish

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in St. Tammany Parish
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,319 (1.7%)1,068 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,172 (1.5%)474 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,163 (2.7%)1,478 (7.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,023 (2.5%)1,634 (7.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,358 (2.9%)1,113 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,789 (6.0%)2,423 (11.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,850 (9.8%)3,572 (16.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,693 (14.6%)4,300 (20.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,302 (14.1%)2,075 (9.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99916,321 (20.4%)1,965 (9.3%)
$150,000 or more19,049 (23.8%)1,071 (5.1%)
Total80,039 (100.0%)21,173 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in St. Tammany Parish

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in St. Tammany Parish
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3005,551 (6.9%)458 (2.2%)
$300 to $4998,023 (10.0%)570 (2.7%)
$500 to $79911,981 (15.0%)1,419 (6.7%)
$800 to $9996,287 (7.9%)2,620 (12.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49916,410 (20.5%)9,116 (43.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99913,444 (16.8%)3,602 (17.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4998,917 (11.1%)1,096 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9994,193 (5.2%)357 (1.7%)
$3,000 or more5,233 (6.5%)383 (1.8%)
Total80,039 (100.0%)21,173 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in St. Tammany Parish

Housing Structures in St. Tammany Parish

Housing Structures in St. Tammany Parish
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached80,97280.0%
Single Unit, Attached2,7612.7%
2 Unit Apartments1,6281.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,7521.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,5781.6%
10 or more Apartments6,3106.2%
Mobile Home / Other6,2116.1%
Total101,212100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in St. Tammany Parish

Housing Structures by Occupancy in St. Tammany Parish
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached73,055 (90.2%)7,917 (9.8%)
Single Unit, Attached1,667 (60.4%)1,094 (39.6%)
2 Unit Apartments293 (18.0%)1,335 (82.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments241 (13.8%)1,511 (86.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments148 (9.4%)1,430 (90.6%)
10 or more Apartments654 (10.4%)5,656 (89.6%)
Mobile Home / Other3,981 (64.1%)2,230 (35.9%)
Total80,039 (79.1%)21,173 (20.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in St. Tammany Parish

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in St. Tammany Parish
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room146 (0.2%)552 (2.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,222 (1.5%)3,432 (16.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms20,040 (25.0%)10,086 (47.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms31,087 (38.8%)5,227 (24.7%)
8 or more Rooms27,544 (34.4%)1,876 (8.9%)
Total80,039 (100.0%)21,173 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in St. Tammany Parish

Housing Structure by Heating Type in St. Tammany Parish
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas31,844 (39.8%)3,463 (16.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,134 (2.7%)163 (0.8%)
Electricity45,316 (56.6%)17,455 (82.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene17 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)35 (0.2%)
All other Fuels505 (0.6%)5 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used223 (0.3%)52 (0.3%)
Total80,039 (100.0%)21,173 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in St. Tammany Parish

Household Vehicle Usage in St. Tammany Parish
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,748 (2.2%)2,128 (10.1%)
1 Vehicle20,905 (26.1%)10,539 (49.8%)
2 Vehicles36,841 (46.0%)6,505 (30.7%)
3 or more Vehicles20,545 (25.7%)2,001 (9.5%)
Total80,039 (100.0%)21,173 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in St. Tammany Parish

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in St. Tammany Parish

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units29,13650,903
Median Property Value$241,200$272,300
Median Household Income$61,717$14,350
Monthly Housing Costs$537$5,163
Real Estate Taxes$1,615$3,073

Property Value by Mortgage Status in St. Tammany Parish

Property Value by Mortgage Status in St. Tammany Parish
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,219 (7.6%)1,231 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,876 (6.4%)1,191 (2.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99914,643 (50.3%)27,561 (54.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9997,399 (25.4%)15,817 (31.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,974 (6.8%)3,590 (7.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999458 (1.6%)922 (1.8%)
$1,000,000 or more567 (1.9%)591 (1.2%)
Total29,136 (100.0%)50,903 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in St. Tammany Parish

Household Income by Mortgage Status in St. Tammany Parish
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,267 (4.3%)593 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $24,9994,020 (13.8%)1,224 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,458 (8.4%)2,524 (5.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,488 (15.4%)2,331 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,526 (15.5%)3,362 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,338 (11.5%)7,167 (14.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,340 (14.9%)7,964 (15.7%)
$150,000 or more4,699 (16.1%)11,981 (23.5%)
Total29,136 (100.0%)50,903 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in St. Tammany Parish

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in St. Tammany Parish
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7,710 (26.5%)102,944 (202.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,254 (14.6%)15,980 (31.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,729 (12.8%)13,901 (27.3%)
4.0x or more13,251 (45.5%)7,614 (15.0%)
Total29,136 (100.0%)50,903 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in St. Tammany Parish

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in St. Tammany Parish
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8007,077 (24.3%)338 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,4994,867 (16.7%)6,988 (13.7%)
$800 to $1,49913,279 (45.6%)9,362 (18.4%)
Total29,136 (100.0%)50,903 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in St. Tammany Parish

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Tammany Parish

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Tammany Parish
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years17,407 (97.9%)378 (2.1%)
6 to 18 Years45,843 (94.4%)2,727 (5.6%)
19 to 25 Years17,024 (88.2%)2,281 (11.8%)
26 to 34 Years22,289 (84.3%)4,151 (15.7%)
35 to 44 Years30,110 (88.3%)3,977 (11.7%)
45 to 54 Years31,264 (93.1%)2,329 (6.9%)
55 to 64 Years34,509 (94.0%)2,188 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years28,797 (99.5%)154 (0.5%)
75 Years and older17,501 (99.5%)94 (0.5%)
Total244,744 (93.0%)18,279 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in St. Tammany Parish

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in St. Tammany Parish
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born17,407 (97.9%)378 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen45,843 (94.4%)2,727 (5.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen17,024 (88.2%)2,281 (11.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in St. Tammany Parish

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in St. Tammany Parish
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00024,165 (89.3%)2,882 (10.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99936,192 (89.7%)4,143 (10.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99935,351 (90.0%)3,935 (10.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99935,017 (94.2%)2,176 (5.9%)
$100,000 and over113,587 (95.7%)5,126 (4.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Tammany Parish

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Tammany Parish
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 67,634 (42.9%)10,191 (57.3%)
6 to 18 Years16,826 (34.6%)31,574 (65.0%)
19 to 25 Years4,782 (24.8%)12,839 (66.5%)
25 to 34 Years6,057 (22.9%)17,201 (65.1%)
35 to 44 Years7,141 (20.9%)24,269 (71.2%)
45 to 54 Years5,337 (15.9%)27,148 (80.8%)
55 to 64 Years8,708 (23.7%)27,470 (74.9%)
65 to 74 Years27,379 (94.6%)14,978 (51.7%)
75 Years and over17,338 (98.5%)9,806 (55.7%)
Total101,202 (38.5%)175,476 (66.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in St. Tammany Parish

Disability Status by Sex by Age in St. Tammany Parish
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27 (0.4%)113 (1.5%)
5 to 17 Years2,103 (8.7%)2,085 (9.0%)
18 to 34 Years2,924 (12.0%)3,003 (12.0%)
35 to 64 Years7,342 (14.5%)8,046 (15.0%)
65 to 74 Years4,243 (30.9%)3,789 (24.9%)
75 Years and over3,886 (51.3%)5,326 (53.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in St. Tammany Parish

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in St. Tammany Parish: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27 (0.4%)74 (1.0%)
5 to 17 Years143 (0.6%)356 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years340 (1.4%)432 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,246 (4.4%)1,512 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,521 (18.4%)1,046 (6.9%)
75 Years and over2,357 (31.1%)2,264 (22.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in St. Tammany Parish: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)94 (1.3%)
5 to 17 Years308 (1.3%)695 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years954 (3.9%)683 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,077 (4.1%)1,858 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years977 (7.1%)805 (5.3%)
75 Years and over975 (12.9%)1,021 (10.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in St. Tammany Parish: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,639 (6.8%)1,264 (5.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,646 (6.8%)1,816 (7.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,654 (5.2%)2,932 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years763 (5.6%)652 (4.3%)
75 Years and over1,185 (15.7%)1,739 (17.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in St. Tammany Parish: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years132 (0.5%)259 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years364 (1.5%)409 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,282 (6.5%)4,545 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,350 (17.1%)2,508 (16.5%)
75 Years and over2,279 (30.1%)3,842 (38.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in St. Tammany Parish: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years300 (1.2%)312 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years378 (1.5%)469 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,482 (2.9%)1,311 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years467 (3.4%)588 (3.9%)
75 Years and over608 (8.0%)1,660 (16.6%)

Technology Access in St. Tammany Parish

Computing Device Access in St. Tammany Parish

Computing Device Access in St. Tammany Parish
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop84,12583.1%
Smartphone90,64089.5%
Tablet68,73367.9%
No Computing Device4,5154.5%
Total101,212100.0%

Internet Access in St. Tammany Parish

Internet Access in St. Tammany Parish
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1230.1%
Broadband Home80,65579.7%
Cellular Data Only8,4218.3%
Satellite Internet7,4577.4%
No Internet8,5938.5%
Total101,212100.0%

St. Tammany Parish Summary

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana is located in the southeastern corner of the state, just north of Lake Pontchartrain and the city of New Orleans. It is part of the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area and is the second most populous parish in Louisiana. The parish is named after the legendary Native American chief Tamanend, who was a leader of the Delaware tribe.

Geography

St. Tammany Parish is located in the southeastern corner of Louisiana, just north of Lake Pontchartrain and the city of New Orleans. It is bordered by Washington Parish to the north, Tangipahoa Parish to the east, and St. John the Baptist Parish to the south. The western border of the parish is the Pearl River, which separates it from Mississippi. The parish covers an area of 1,097 square miles and has a population of approximately 250,000 people.
The parish is divided into two distinct regions: the Northshore and the Southshore. The Northshore is located on the northern side of Lake Pontchartrain and is characterized by rolling hills, forests, and wetlands. The Southshore is located on the southern side of the lake and is characterized by flat, marshy land.

Economy

St. Tammany Parish has a diverse economy that is largely driven by tourism, manufacturing, and healthcare. Tourism is a major industry in the parish, with visitors coming to enjoy the area’s natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions. Manufacturing is also a major industry in the parish, with companies such as Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Textron producing a variety of products. Healthcare is also a major industry in the parish, with hospitals such as Ochsner Medical Center and St. Tammany Parish Hospital providing a variety of services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, St. Tammany Parish had a population of 233,740 people. The racial makeup of the parish was 79.2% White, 15.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the parish was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. The per capita income for the parish was $27,845. About 8.7% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
St. Tammany Parish is a diverse and vibrant community that is home to a variety of people and industries. The parish is known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions, and is a popular destination for tourists and residents alike. With its diverse economy and population, St. Tammany Parish is an important part of the state of Louisiana.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of St. Tammany Parish?
Total Population of St. Tammany Parish is 266,168.
What is the Total Male Population of St. Tammany Parish?
Total Male Population of St. Tammany Parish is 130,486.
What is the Total Female Population of St. Tammany Parish?
Total Female Population of St. Tammany Parish is 135,682.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in St. Tammany Parish?
There are 96.17 Males per 100 Females in St. Tammany Parish.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in St. Tammany Parish?
There are 103.98 Females per 100 Males in St. Tammany Parish.
What is the Median Population Age in St. Tammany Parish?
Median Population Age in St. Tammany Parish is 40.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in St. Tammany Parish
Average Family Size in St. Tammany Parish is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in St. Tammany Parish
Average Household Size in St. Tammany Parish is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in St. Tammany Parish?
Per Capita income in St. Tammany Parish is $40,393.
What is the Median Family Income in St. Tammany Parish?
Median Family Income in St. Tammany Parish is $92,115.
What is the Median Household income in St. Tammany Parish?
Median Household Income in St. Tammany Parish is $76,914.
What is Income or Wage Gap in St. Tammany Parish?
Income or Wage Gap in St. Tammany Parish is 37.9%.
Women in St. Tammany Parish earn 62.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in St. Tammany Parish?
Family Income Deficit in St. Tammany Parish is $10,333.
Families that are below poverty line in St. Tammany Parish earn $10,333 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in St. Tammany Parish?
Inequality or Gini Index in St. Tammany Parish is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in St. Tammany Parish?
There are 131,782 People in the Labor Forcein in St. Tammany Parish.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in St. Tammany Parish?
62.5% of People are in the Labor Force in St. Tammany Parish.
What is the Unemployment Rate in St. Tammany Parish?
Unemployment Rate in St. Tammany Parish is 5.2%.