St. James Parish, Louisiana
St. James Parish is home to 19,528 people. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Louisiana rate (18.9%). The median household income is $65,531.
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| Measure | Value | Louisiana | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,528 | 4,611,961 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $65,531 | $60,756 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 11.1% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 12.9% | 25.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.7% | 7.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 27.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $211,800 | $216,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $903 | $1,064 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 64.4% | 54.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.8% | 4.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.8 years | 38.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.