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St. James

Louisiana · 431 residents · 8.388 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $181,700. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
431
+9%since 2023
from 395 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
51 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 47 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.3
−1%since 2023
from 55.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
341503665826988201020202024St. James
2024431
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,526
−6%since 2023
from $25,961 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−17%since 2023
from 0.448 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services8.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $168,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
40.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic22%(87)
Black78%(308)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42.9%(170)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(120)
Black72.2%(311)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.2%(216)
Diversity Score
50
+17%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+21%since 2023
from 22.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
37.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
Female
57.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. James, Louisiana?

St. James, Louisiana has about 431 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is St. James, Louisiana expensive?

In St. James, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $181,700.

How educated are people in St. James, Louisiana?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in St. James, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. James, Louisiana?

About 3.0% of people in St. James, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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