Saint Mary Parish, Louisiana
Saint Mary Parish: parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Saint Mary Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 54,650 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 48,330 inhabitants. Its county seat is Franklin. The county was created 215 years ago in 1810.
County Snapshot
Saint Mary Parish at a glance
Saint Mary Parish currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
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
Morgan CityPopulation 10,742
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Saint Mary Parish
| Population | 48,330 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| Different from | St. Mary's County |
| Area | 2898 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 50% |
| Land as percent of area | 50% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.6346,-91.4729 |
| Named for | Virgin Mary |
| Capital | Franklin |
| Establishment | January 01, 1811 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:10:43 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -13.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Saint Mary Parish is located at 29°38'5"N 91°28'23"W (29.6346200, -91.4729300).
Saint Mary Parish map
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Saint Mary Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Mary Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan City | 10,742 | City in Louisiana, United States |
| Franklin | 6,580 | City in Louisiana |
| Patterson | 5,659 | City in St. |
| Bayou Vista | 4,652 | City in Saint Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Berwick | 4,324 | Town in Louisiana |
| Baldwin | 2,150 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Charenton | 1,903 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Saint Mary Parish
Official Website- Franklin
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Saint Mary Parish decreased by 13.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54,650 | - | census |
| 2011 | 54,187 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 53,562 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 53,581 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 53,273 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 52,876 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 52,069 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 50,708 | -2.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 49,841 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 49,348 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 48,330 | -2.11% | estimation process |
People born in Saint Mary Parish (44)
People born in Saint Mary Parish, including Jamaican reggae singer Lady Saw, Jamaican sprinter Aleen Bailey, Jamaican sprinter Christine Day, .
More notable people
- Admiral Tibet (singer) he was born in 01/01/1960
- Sizzla (Jamaican musician) he was born in 17/04/1976
- Beverly McDonald (Athletics (sport) competitor) she was born in 15/02/1970
- Tanya Stephens (Jamaican reggae singer) she was born in 02/07/1973
- Nikole Mitchell (Jamaican sprinter) she was born in 05/06/1974
- Leford Green (Jamaican sprinter and hurdler) he was born in 14/11/1986
- Jacqueline Pusey (Jamaican athletics competitor) she was born in 14/08/1959
- Capleton (Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist) he was born in 13/04/1967
- Danny McFarlane (Athletics (sport) competitor) he was born in 14/06/1972
- Beres Hammond (Jamaican musician) he was born in 28/08/1955
- Audrey Marks (Jamaican entrepreneur) she was born in 01/01/2000
- Greg Haughton (Jamaican 400 metres sprinter) he was born in 10/11/1973
- Clancy Eccles (Jamaican musician) he was born in 09/12/1940
- Clive Wright (Jamaican athletics competitor) he was born in 18/11/1965
- Michael McDonald (Athletics (sport) competitor) he was born in 17/03/1975
- Robert Montague (Jamaican politician (2000-)) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Kenneth McNeill (Jamaican surgeon and politician (1918-2001)) he was born in 18/02/1918
- Erna Brodber (Jamaican sociologist and writer) she was born in 20/04/1940
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 439,729 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
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| 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 |