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St. James Parish

Louisiana · 20,879 residents · 237.861 sq mi
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St. James Parish has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,105. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $56,300. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

20,879
−2%vs 2000
vs 21,216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
88 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.3
−14%vs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
19K20K21K22K22K1990201020202024St. James Parish
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Section 02

Income & economy

$23,105
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,277 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,959
−38%vs 2000
vs $14,381 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.5%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$56,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$234
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $317 in 2000
US average: $450
82.4%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.6% in 2000
17.6% rent
2.4
+24%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(10,538)
Black49.2%(10,444)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(130)
Asian0%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(13,434)
1990
White, non-Hispanic50%(10,437)
Black49.5%(10,343)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(107)
Asian0.3%(53)
Other0.2%(46)
Diversity Score63.7%(13,303)
64
+1%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.1%
−12.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in St. James Parish, Louisiana?

St. James Parish, Louisiana has about 20,879 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in St. James Parish, Louisiana earns about $23,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. James Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In St. James Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $56,300, and the typical rent is about $234 a month.

How educated are people in St. James Parish, Louisiana?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in St. James Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 25.5% of people in St. James Parish, 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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