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St. James

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
8.388
State:
Louisiana

St. James is a CDP located in St. James Parish, Louisiana. St. James has a 2025 population of 571 . St. James is currently declining at a rate of -2.89% annually and its population has decreased by -4.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 596 in 2020.

The average household income in St. James is $54,726 with a poverty rate of 12.41%. The median age in St. James is 55.6 years: 59.6 years for males, and 49.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.9 males.

571
Total Population
68
Density (mi²)
-17 -2.89%
Growth

St. James Population

St. James Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of St. James includes 77.97% Black or African American, 22.03% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American (77.97%)

White (22.03%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American30877.97%
White8722.03%

St. James Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

St. James' average per capita income is $29,474. Household income levels show a median of $36,750. The poverty rate stands at 12.41%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$54,219-
Families$53,203$67,251
Households$36,750$54,726
Non Families-$24,308

$29,474

Average Income

$36,750

Median Household Income

12.41%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)