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St. James

Louisiana · 828 residents · 8.388 sq mi
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St. James has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2011, reaching $131,600. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 189%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
828
+5%vs 2011
vs 785 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
99 / sq mi
+5%vs 2011
vs 94 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
−3%vs 2011
vs 43.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
341503665826988201020202024St. James
2024431
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,929
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,797 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,985
+5%vs 2011
vs $18,157 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.291
−26%vs 2011
vs 0.395 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,600
+189%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $820 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.0%
−61.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.4% in 2011
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
+6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
2.1%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+103%vs 2011
vs 1.3 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(108)
Black86.2%(677)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.7%(233)
2010
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(138)
Black80%(662)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.3%(342)
Diversity Score
41
+39%vs 2011
vs 30 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−17%vs 2011
vs 29.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.2%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.6% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.4%
+16.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.5%
+12.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.5% in 2011
Female
39.5%
−12.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
+8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. James, Louisiana?

St. James, Louisiana has about 828 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. James, Louisiana?

The typical household in St. James, Louisiana earns about $50,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. James, Louisiana expensive?

In St. James, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $131,600, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in St. James, Louisiana?

About 13.8% 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 0.0% of people in St. James, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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