St. James Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22093 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,528 | — | #1,909 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,531 | -12.8% | #1,590 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.8 years | +4.9% | #1,863 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $211,800 | -24.9% | #1,283 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $903 | -22.4% | #1,425 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | -12.0% | #1,032 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
St. James Parish has a population of 19,528, making it the #1,909 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in St. James Parish is $65,531, ranking #1,590 out of 3,222 counties — 12.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in St. James Parish is $211,800 (-24.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $903/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.4%.
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95.3% of residents in St. James Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About St. James Parish, Louisiana
St. James Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 19,528, making it the 1,909th most populous county in the United States. The median age in St. James Parish is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in St. James Parish is $65,531, which ranks #1,590 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in St. James Parish is $211,800, 24.9% below the national median. Renters in St. James Parish pay a median gross rent of $903 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In St. James Parish, 19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.8 min.
St. James Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 49.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (47.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).
All data for St. James Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.