2023 ACS Census Data · Population 19,797
St. James Parish is a small county in Louisiana with a population of 19,797. The median household income is $64,536, near the national median. The poverty rate is 10.5%, median home value is $197,800, and 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
19,797
2023 estimate
Rank #1895 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$64,536
Household
Rank #1501 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$197,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #1266 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #1867 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
17% above Louisiana avg·1% below national avg
Poverty Rate
50% above Louisiana avg·30% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% above Louisiana avg·2% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$35,832
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
58.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
22% above Louisiana avg·5% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
6% below Louisiana avg·12% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
19% above Louisiana avg·17% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
37% above Louisiana avg·36% above national avg
Housing Units
8,651
Households
7,436
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,495
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
28 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
8% above Louisiana avg·16% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above Louisiana avg·0% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.3%
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