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Convent

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.887
State:
Louisiana

Convent is a CDP located in St. James Parish, Louisiana. Convent has a 2026 population of 593. It is also the county seat of St. James Parish. Convent is currently declining at a rate of -1.17% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median age in Convent is 28.4 years: 30 years for males, and 17.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.7 males.

593
Total Population
153
Density (mi²)
-7 -1.17%
Growth

Convent Population

Convent Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026593-7-1.17%
2025600-8-1.32%

Median Age

Overall: 28.4 years
Female: 17.7 years
Male: 30 years

Convent Adults

There are 352 adults, (41 of whom are seniors) in Convent.

Sex Ratio

Female: 319 (50.1%)
Male: 318 (49.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Convent includes 65.31% Black or African American, 34.54% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American41665.31%
White22034.54%
Two or more races10.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races10.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American41665.31%
White22034.54%

Convent Marital Status

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)