St. James Parish's estimated 2026 population is 18,764 with a growth rate of -0.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. St. James Parish is the 48th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 22,051 and has seen a growth of -14.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.8 years
Female: 41.6 years
Male: 40.5 years
There are 15,206 adults, (3,867 of whom are seniors) in St. James Parish.
Female: 10,252 (52.5%)
Male: 9,276 (47.5%)
The racial composition of St. James Parish includes 49.93% White, 47.43% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,750 | 49.93% |
| Black or African American | 9,263 | 47.43% |
| Two or more races | 410 | 2.1% |
| Native American | 69 | 0.35% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.04% |
St. James Parish's average per capita income is $55,156. Household income levels show a median of $65,531. The poverty rate stands at 11.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $118,949 | - |
| Families | $89,175 | $114,698 |
| Households | $65,531 | $95,062 |
| Non Families | $33,686 | $47,707 |
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