The Town FilesSt. Charles Parish, Louisiana
51,396 people. The median home is worth $263,700 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $80,897.
Towns in St. Charles Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luling | 13,716 | $273,800 | $76,539 | 39.9 |
| Destrehan | 11,340 | $320,700 | $90,509 | 41.3 |
| St. Rose | 7,504 | $238,900 | $74,075 | 39.4 |
| Boutte | 3,054 | $231,200 | $68,220 | 38.5 |
| Norco | 2,984 | $238,100 | $71,220 | 38.7 |
| Hahnville | 2,959 | $246,100 | $100,956 | 41.8 |
People and housing
| St. Charles Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $263,700 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,210 | $887 |
| Median household income | $80,897 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 39.7 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.9% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
26,212 jobs in 2024, average pay $97,088 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 210 storm events in St. Charles Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
St. Charles Parish has been included in 52 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| 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 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).