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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 9,834 | 49.67% |
Black or African American | 9,572 | 48.35% |
Two or more races | 199 | 1.01% |
Other race | 165 | 0.83% |
Native American | 21 | 0.11% |
Asian | 6 | 0.03% |
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Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $116,140 | - |
Families | $87,612 | $106,345 |
Households | $64,536 | $90,475 |
Non Families | $29,658 | $44,973 |
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