St. Martinville is a city in Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is the parish seat and lies on Bayou Teche, 13 miles south of Breaux Bridge and 16 miles southeast of Lafayette. It is located nine miles north of New Iberia and is part of the Lafayette metro statistical area. As of 2010, the population of Saint Martinville was 6,114. However, that number is likely to change as more residents move to the area.
According to the US Census Bureau, the city is home to 50767 people. The parish has 13 public schools and seven private schools. The median household size was 2.52, and the average family size was 3.13. The population is spread across four neighborhoods and one high school. The area is home to two public hospitals, two state-owned universities, and several private and public universities. This is an area of moderate economic growth with a high population density.
The population of St. Martinville is a multicultural community of Cajun, French, and Spanish speakers. It is located in Cajun Country and is considered the birthplace of Cajun culture. The city was once known as Little Paris and featured some of the world's finest operas and comedies. At its height, it was a cultural mecca, where many celebrated and performed. In fact, this city is still home to a number of theatrical companies.