Total Population
5,275
Population
Growth Rate
-0.39%
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
56.100
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
St. Martinville
St. Martinville is the parish seat of St. Martin Parish and the third-oldest city in Louisiana. The Bayou Teche runs through the town, located to the east of Broussard. 2020 U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population to be just under 5,700. The St. Martinville Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places for the large number of historic residences and other buildings present.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
2,217
Total Housing Units
2,713
Owner Occupied
1,337
Renter Occupied
880
Vacant
496
Median Home Value
$139,315
Average Home Value
$173,635
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.38%
Income Projection
Median Household
$32,802 $34,722
Average Household
$54,440 $59,997
Per Capita
$23,268 $26,176
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
259
Total Employed
2,374
Workers 16+
2,160
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
31
Employed
460
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
32
Employed
328
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
43
Employed
273
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
266
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
19
Employed
202
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
18
Employed
200
Some
High School
392
Graduated
High School
1,648
Associates
Degree
219
Bachelor's
Degree
511
Graduate
Degree
175
Average Commute Time
24 min.
Resident Commuters
755
Non-Resident Commuters
1,344
Drive Alone
1,882
Carpooled
104
Public
3
Work At Home
54
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09