St. James is a CDP located in St. James Parish Louisiana. St. James has a 2024 population of 588. St. James is currently declining at a rate of -2.81% annually and its population has decreased by -1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 596 in 2020.
The average household income in St. James is $54,726 with a poverty rate of 12.41%. The median age in St. James is 55.6 years: 59.6 years for males, and 49.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. James was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 308 | 77.97% |
| White | 87 | 22.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 168 | 2.35 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Married | 64 | 3.16 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Non Family | 49 | 0 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Female | 34 | 2.47 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 21 | 2.86 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
89.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 3.31% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 9.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 6.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 12.35% |
| High School Graduate | 145 | 43.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 6.02% |
| Some College | 60 | 18.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 245 | 240 | 43 |
| White | 87 | 61 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.96%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,854 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,474 | $33,958 | $28,553 |
| Some College | $28,620 | $0 | $28,490 |
$29,474
Average Earnings
$33,958
Average Male
$28,553
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of St. James residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 308 | 35 | 11.36% |
| White | 87 | 14 | 16.09% |
12.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.9%
Male Poverty Rate
11.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. James is White, with 16.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. James is Black, with 11.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 39.06% |
| High School | 16.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.96% |
| Male Employed | 11.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,203 | $67,251 |
| Households | $36,750 | $54,726 |
| Married Families | $54,219 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $24,308 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
29.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
19
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 19 | 7.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
96.46%
Born in St. James
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of St. James residents were born in the United States, with 96.46% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 588 | -17 | -2.81% |
| 2023 | 605 | -17 | -2.73% |
| 2022 | 622 | 78 | 14.34% |
| 2021 | 544 | -52 | -8.72% |
| 2020 | 596 | -138 | -18.8% |
| 2019 | 734 | -54 | -6.85% |
| 2018 | 788 | 155 | 24.49% |
| 2017 | 633 | -105 | -14.23% |
| 2016 | 738 | -139 | -15.85% |
| 2015 | 877 | -57 | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 934 | 39 | 4.36% |
| 2013 | 895 | -4 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 899 | 114 | 14.52% |
| 2011 | 785 | -43 | -5.19% |
| 2010 | 828 | 0 | 0% |