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St. James Parish, Louisiana
St. James Parish, Louisiana. St. James Parish had 18,938 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 14 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 12 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 22093.
St. James Parish is one of the 7 counties of the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,938
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,192 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,528
Median household income
$65,531
±$4,784 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$211,800
±$17,347 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$903
±$386 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in St. James Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 20,192 residents in St. James Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 18,938 for July 1, 2025, down 6.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 19,528 over 238 square miles of land.
| Measure | St. James Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,528 | 4,611,961 | −1,780 |
| Households | 7,543±201 | 1,804,780 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.57±0.07 | 2.49 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 8,678±28 | 2,108,902 | −241 |
St. James Parish's population since 2000
From 21,216 in 2000 to 18,938 in 2025: down 10.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in St. James Parish?
St. James Parish holds 14 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 12 census-designated places. The largest is South Vacherie with 2,954 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| South Vacherie | 3,388 | $81,310 |
|---|---|---|
| Lutcher | 3,133 | $60,375 |
| Gramercy | 2,932 | $67,813 |
| Grand Point | 2,241 | $88,674 |
| North VacherieGEOID 2256170 | 2,093 | $37,083 |
| PaulinaGEOID 2259375 | 1,778 | $88,839 |
| UnionGEOID 2277035 | 735 | $71,563 |
| WelcomeGEOID 2280360 | 672 | $56,250 |
| St. JamesGEOID 2267355 | 592 | not published |
| HesterGEOID 2234085 | 483 | $138,879 |
| ConventGEOID 2217180 | 483 | not published |
| MoonshineGEOID 2251800 | 168 | $35,625 |
| RomevilleGEOID 2265850 | 99 | not published |
| LemannvilleGEOID 2243255 | 695 | $16,947 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in St. James Parish?
The median resident of St. James Parish is 40.8 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 49.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 47.4%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | St. James Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8±0.7 | 38.0 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 22.1%±0.5 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8%±0.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% | 7.2% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 49.3%±0.1 pts | 55.7% | +1.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 47.4%±0.7 pts | 30.5% | −2.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±0.9 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2%±0.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.7%±0.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 11.9%±1.8 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7%±1.4 pts | 7.8% | −4.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.8%±2.1 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.5%±2.4 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5%±1.2 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in St. James Parish earn?
Half of St. James Parish's 7,543 households earn less than $65,531 a year (±$4,784), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $63,508 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | St. James Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,531±$4,784 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,062±$8,417 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,140±$2,506 | $35,038 | +$4,232 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1%±3.0 pts | 18.9% | −5.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.9%±6.6 pts | 25.4% | −14.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.1%±3.4 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.9%±2.5 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in St. James Parish?
Owners occupy 84.4% of St. James Parish's occupied homes and renters 15.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $211,800 by its owner (±$17,347). The median renter pays $903 a month including utilities, and 54.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | St. James Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $211,800±$17,347 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $903±$386 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.1%±15.6 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,516±$142 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.4%±3.5 pts | 67.4% | +5.4 pts |
| Housing units | 8,678±28 | 2,108,902 | −241 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.4%±8.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.1%±3.4 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.6%±3.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.4%±1.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is St. James Parish building?
Builders took permits for 64 new housing units across St. James Parish in 2025 (64 single-family), 3.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in St. James Parish get to work?
85.8% of St. James Parish's workers drive alone and 5.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | St. James Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.1%±2.5 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1%±1.7 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 85.8%±3.1 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7%±2.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.4%±2.0 pts | 8.1% | +3.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.3 min±1.9 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are St. James Parish's census tracts?
St. James Parish is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $35,175 (Tract 405) to $89,549 (Tract 404).
| Tract 40122093040100 | 3,171±354 | $67,392 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 40222093040200 | 3,018±48 | $60,569 |
| Tract 40322093040300 | 3,817±436 | $87,768 |
| Tract 40422093040400 | 2,290±382 | $89,549 |
| Tract 40522093040500 | 1,892±432 | $35,175 |
| Tract 40622093040600 | 2,386±433 | $43,269 |
| Tract 40722093040700 | 2,954±351 | $81,310 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does St. James Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 46th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 56th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 25th of 64 |
| Median household income | 17th of 64 |
| Median home value | 16th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 26th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 62nd of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22nd of 64 |
| Median age | 17th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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