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St. James Parish

State:
Louisiana

St. James Parish's estimated 2025 population is 18,797 with a growth rate of -1.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. St. James Parish is the 48th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 22,051 and has seen a growth of -14.76% since that time.

18,797
Total Population
79
Population Density (mi²)
48
Population Rank (State)
-197 -1.04%
Annual Population Growth

St. James Parish Population

St. James Parish Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of St. James Parish includes 49.67% White, 48.35% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White9,83449.67%
Black or African American9,57248.35%
Two or more races1991.01%
Other race1650.83%
Native American210.11%
Asian60.03%

St. James Parish 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 Parish's average per capita income is $49,614. Household income levels show a median of $64,536. The poverty rate stands at 10.49%.

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$116,140-
Families$87,612$106,345
Households$64,536$90,475
Non Families$29,658$44,973

$49,614

Average Income

$64,536

Median Household Income

10.49%

Poverty Rate