The Town FilesSt. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
44,419 people. The median home is worth $202,500 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $58,651.
Towns in St. Bernard Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette | 21,562 | $214,700 | $54,904 | 35.2 |
| Meraux | 6,804 | $208,700 | $76,021 | 38.7 |
| Violet | 5,758 | $173,500 | $51,038 | 36.4 |
| Arabi | 4,533 | $225,500 | $56,813 | 37.7 |
| Poydras | 2,536 | $132,800 | $59,105 | 36.5 |
People and housing
| St. Bernard Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,500 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,082 | $887 |
| Median household income | $58,651 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 36.2 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.0% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
11,254 jobs in 2024, average pay $61,869 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 259 storm events in St. Bernard Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 145 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
St. Bernard Parish has been included in 48 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 27, 2023 | Other | EM-3600: Seawater Intrusion |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).