St. James Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Name: St. James Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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St. James Parish, Louisiana has a population of 19,528, the 46th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $65,531 and the median home value is $211,800. The poverty rate is 11.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

St. James Parish Quick Facts

Population 19,528

Median Household Income $65,531

Median Home Value $211,800

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 40.8 years

Homeownership Rate 84.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.5%

High School Graduation 87.8%

Cities/Places 13

Population 19,528 46th of 64

Median Income $65,531 8% higher than state

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment 4.1%

How St. James Parish Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	19,797	19,528	-1.4%
Median household income	$64,536	$65,531	+1.5%
Median home value	$197,800	$211,800	+7.1%

Median Household Income

St. James Parish

$65,531

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

St. James Parish

$211,800

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.8%

$25K-$50K 23.2%

$50K-$100K 26.8%

$100K+ 33.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.6%

$10K-$15K

4.8%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

6.1%

$30K-$35K

5.3%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

5.5%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

5.2%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

12.2%

$100K-$125K

6.1%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

8.9%

$200K+

11.2%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

57.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.4%

Renter 15.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $903/mo 16.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.1%

18-34

18.7%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

27.1%

75+

7.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in St. James Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lutcher	2,991	$60,375	14.1%	$219,600
South Vacherie	2,954	$81,310	3.7%	$234,600
Gramercy	2,814	$67,813	11.2%	$225,100
Grand Point	2,341	$88,674	5.1%	$253,800
North Vacherie	1,905	$37,083	18.8%	$221,900
Paulina	1,785	$88,839	2.1%	$283,100
Welcome	796	$56,250	16.2%	N/A
Hester	654	$138,879	0.0%	$194,000
Convent	637	N/A	4.4%	N/A
Union	526	$71,563	6.1%	N/A
St. James	431	N/A	3.0%	$181,700
Moonshine	261	$35,625	13.4%	N/A
Romeville	26	N/A	19.2%	N/A

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Population Overview

St. James Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 19,528. It is the 46th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. James Parish is 40.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. James Parish is $65,531. This is 8% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $211,800. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in St. James Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 47.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (47.4% vs 30.5%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 7.2%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for St. James Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of St. James Parish, Louisiana?

St. James Parish has a population of 19,528, making it the 46th most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in St. James Parish?

The median household income in St. James Parish is $65,531 with a poverty rate of 11.1%.

How many cities are in St. James Parish, Louisiana?

St. James Parish contains 13 Census-designated places.