Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana
Saint Bernard Parish: parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Saint Bernard Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 35,897 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 47,647 inhabitants. Its county seat is Chalmette. The county was created 219 years ago in 1806.
County Snapshot
Saint Bernard Parish at a glance
Saint Bernard Parish currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Louisiana counties
64
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ChalmettePopulation 16,751
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Saint Bernard Parish
| Population | 47,647 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| Area | 11929 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 83% |
| Land as percent of area | 17% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.8740,-89.8242 |
| Named for | Bernardo de Gálvez y Madrid, Count of Gálvez |
| Capital | Chalmette |
| Establishment | January 01, 1807 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:09:09 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 24.66% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Saint Bernard Parish is located at 29°52'26"N 89°49'27"W (29.8739900, -89.8242200). It has 4 neighbors: New Orleans, Plaquemines Parish, Hancock County and Harrison County.
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Saint Bernard Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Bernard Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chalmette | 16,751 | Census designated place |
| Meraux | 5,816 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Violet | 4,973 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Arabi | 3,635 | Town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States |
| Poydras | 2,351 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Saint Bernard Parish
Official Website- Chalmette
Demographics
The population of Saint Bernard Parish increased by 24.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35,897 | - | census |
| 2011 | 39,516 | 9.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 41,483 | 4.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 43,430 | 4.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 44,439 | 2.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 45,421 | 2.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 45,777 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 46,110 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 46,780 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 47,244 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 47,647 | 0.85% | estimation process |
People born in Saint Bernard Parish (6)
People born in Saint Bernard Parish, including Confederate Army general P. G. T. Beauregard, Early jazz clarinetist Alcide Nunez, politician Albert Estopinal, .
More notable people
- Elmer R. Tapper (American politician) he was born in 19/06/1929
- Samuel B. Nunez, Jr. (American politician in Louisiana) he was born in 27/01/1930
- Charles Jacques Villeré (Confederate Army officer) he was born in 01/01/1828
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 |