The Town FilesSt. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana
40,743 people. The median home is worth $193,200 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $66,630.
Towns in St. John the Baptist Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laplace | 28,841 | $199,900 | $69,030 | 38.1 |
| Reserve | 8,541 | $154,100 | $55,450 | 40.7 |
| Garyville | 2,123 | $171,600 | $88,060 | 42.4 |
| Edgard | 1,948 | $182,900 | $68,953 | 56.5 |
| Wallace | 755 | $184,700 | $38,389 | 33.7 |
People and housing
| St. John the Baptist Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,200 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,334 | $887 |
| Median household income | $66,630 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 40.1 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.4% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
13,187 jobs in 2024, average pay $72,947 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 167 storm events in St. John the Baptist Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 10 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
St. John the Baptist Parish has been included in 46 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 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).