Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana
Saint John the Baptist Parish: Parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Saint John the Baptist Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 45,924 and a population density of 51 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 42,516 inhabitants. Its county seat is Edgard. The county was created 217 years ago in 1806.
Quick Facts about Saint John the Baptist Parish
| Population : | 42,516 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| Area : | 901 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 39% |
| Land as percent of area : | 61% |
| Capital : | Edgard |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1807 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:43:36 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 47 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Saint John the Baptist Parish is located at 30°7'35"N 90°28'15"W (30.1264600, -90.4708800).
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Saint John the Baptist Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint John the Baptist Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Laplace | 29,872 | Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Reserve | 9,766 | Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in St. |
| Garyville | 2,811 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Edgard | 2,441 | Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Saint John the Baptist Parish
- Edgard
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Saint John the Baptist Parish decreased by 8.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 45,924 | - | census |
| 2011 | 45,066 | -1.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 44,719 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 43,570 | -2.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 43,714 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 43,523 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 43,401 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 43,328 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 43,119 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 42,837 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 42,516 | -0.76% | estimation process |
Louisiana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 439,729 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Orleans Parish | 389,476 | New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States |
| New Orleans | 389,476 | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. |
| Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 | Parish in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lafayette Parish | 246,518 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Caddo Parish | 237,479 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
| Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
| Ouachita Parish | 152,439 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Livingston Parish | 143,737 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 136,765 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Ascension Parish | 128,665 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
