Louisiana

St. Martin

51,767
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About St. Martin

St. Martin, Louisiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 1,810. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 51,767.

Its recorded population peaked at 52,160 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 1 percent.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Third Battle of the Teche (October 1863), Atchafalaya District Operations (1863–1864), Bayou Teche Expedition 1863, and 25 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202051,767
201052,160
200048,583
199043,978
198040,214
197032,453
196029,063
195026,353
194026,394
193021,767
192021,990
191023,070
190018,940
189014,884
188012,663
18709,370
186012,674
185011,761
18408,674
18307,205
182012,063
18107,369
18001,810
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in St. Martin

Military engagements that took place in St. Martin, Louisiana.

Third Battle of the Teche (October 1863)
1863
Atchafalaya District Operations (1863–1864)
1863
Bayou Teche Expedition 1863
1863
Battle of Bayou Teche — naval action
1863

Historic places in St. Martin

National Register of Historic Places listings in St. Martin, Louisiana.

St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church
St. Martinville
St. Martin Parish Courthouse
St. Martinville
Maison Olivier (Acadian House)
St. Martinville
Dautreuil House
St. Martinville
Voorhies, D.W. House
St. Martinsville
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Frequently asked about St. Martin

When does St. Martin first appear in the US census?
St. Martin, Louisiana first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 1,810.
What is the population of St. Martin?
At the most recent federal census (2020), St. Martin had a recorded population of 51,767.
When did St. Martin's population peak?
St. Martin's recorded population peaked at 52,160 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in St. Martin?
4 documented military engagements took place in St. Martin, including Third Battle of the Teche (October 1863), Atchafalaya District Operations (1863–1864), Bayou Teche Expedition 1863.
How many historic places are in St. Martin?
25 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in St. Martin, Louisiana.
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