Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana
Saint Charles Parish: parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Saint Charles Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 52,780 and a population density of 50 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 52,987 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hahnville. The county was created 219 years ago in 1806.
County Snapshot
Saint Charles Parish at a glance
Saint Charles Parish currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Louisiana counties
64
Open related pagesLargest city
LulingPopulation 12,119
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Saint Charles Parish
| Population | 52,987 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| Different from | St. Charles County |
| Area | 1062 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 32% |
| Land as percent of area | 68% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.9055,-90.3582 |
| Named for | Charles Borromeo |
| Capital | Hahnville |
| Establishment | January 01, 1807 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 09:27:39 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 50 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.39% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Saint Charles Parish is located at 29°54'20"N 90°21'30"W (29.9055300, -90.3582200).
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Saint Charles Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Charles Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Luling | 12,119 | City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA |
| Destrehan | 11,535 | City in St. |
| Saint Rose | 8,122 | Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Hahnville | 3,344 | City in St. |
| Boutte | 3,075 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Des Allemands | 2,505 | Census designated place |
| Bayou Gauche | 2,071 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Montz | 1,918 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| New Sarpy | 1,464 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Paradis | 1,298 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Saint Charles Parish
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Saint Charles Parish increased by 0.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52,780 | - | census |
| 2011 | 52,390 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 52,420 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 52,614 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 52,678 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 52,572 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 52,796 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 52,620 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 52,775 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 53,100 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 52,987 | -0.21% | 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 |