The Town FilesSt. Martin Parish, Louisiana
51,353 people. The median home is worth $164,200 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $55,960.
Towns in St. Martin Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaux Bridge | 7,513 | $175,900 | $47,806 | 37.8 |
| St. Martinville | 5,379 | $100,100 | $36,130 | 49.4 |
| Cade | 1,874 | $204,900 | $72,839 | 39.9 |
| Cecilia | 1,807 | — | $67,109 | 32.8 |
| Henderson | 1,617 | $93,800 | $48,750 | 32.2 |
| Catahoula | 988 | $151,600 | $44,539 | 60.6 |
| Parks | 640 | $152,600 | $86,458 | 33.9 |
People and housing
| St. Martin Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,200 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $870 | $887 |
| Median household income | $55,960 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 40.1 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
12,308 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,750 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 216 storm events in St. Martin Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
St. Martin Parish has been included in 54 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).