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Saint Bernard Parish
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Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana
8201 W Judge Perez Dr
Chalmette, LA 70043
Phone: (504) 277-6371
Fax: (504) 278-4329
www.st-bernard.la.us

On the northeastern border of LA, east of New Orleans; organized Mar 31, 1807 (prior to statehood) from Orleans Parish. Name Origin: For Don Bernardo de Galvez (1746-86), Spanish colonial governor who supplied American forces during the American Revolution.

Area (sq mi): 1793.75 (land 465.04; water 1328.71). Pop per sq mi: 140.60.
Pop 2005: 65,364. State rank: 18. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.80%; 1990-2000 0.90%. Pop 2000: 67,229 (White 84.40%; Black or African American 7.60%; Hispanic or Latino 5.10%; Asian 1.30%; Other 2.70%). Foreign born: 3.00%. Median age: 36.60.
Income 2000: per capita $16,718; median household $35,939; Pop below poverty level: 13.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,635-$25,046.
Unemployment 2004: 4.80%. Change from 2000: -1.10%. Median travel time to work: 29.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 58.70%.

Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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