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St. Joseph

Louisiana · 831 residents · 0.89 sq mi
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St. Joseph has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,204. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 509 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $38,300. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
831
−38%since 2000
from 1,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
934 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 1,506 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+26%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5127861K1K2K1990201020202024St. Joseph
2024603
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,204
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,539 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,272
+58%since 2000
from $9,049 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$755
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−8%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.8%(399)
Black68.6%(919)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.1%(724)
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.3%(152)
Black77.1%(641)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(14)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score43.3%(360)
Diversity Score
43
−20%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+116%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−52.4 ptssince 2013
from 62.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Joseph, Louisiana?

St. Joseph, Louisiana has about 831 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Joseph, Louisiana earns about $26,204 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Joseph, Louisiana expensive?

In St. Joseph, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $38,300, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in St. Joseph, Louisiana?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in St. Joseph, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 22.2% of people in St. Joseph, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Joseph, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Joseph, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 686 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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

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