St. James Parish, Louisiana

Total Population: 19,797

County Seat: Convent

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Median Home Value

$197,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$64,536

Across all households

Median Age

40.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)49.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)48.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Two or More Races0.6%

Under 18 Years

22.4%

65 Years and Over

19.0%

Male

48.2%

Female

51.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

6.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$64,536

Mean Household Income

$90,475

Per Capita Income

$35,832

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$197,800

Median Rent

$821/mo

Total Housing Units

8,651

Owner-Occupied

85.5%

Renter-Occupied

14.5%

Vacancy Rate

14.0%

Married Couple Households

48.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.4%

Average Household Size

2.64

Broadband Internet Access

85.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

14.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 22093.