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St. Joseph

County:
Tensas Parish
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.89
State:
Louisiana

St. Joseph is a town located in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. St. Joseph has a 2026 population of 754. It is also the county seat of Tensas Parish. St. Joseph is currently declining at a rate of -1.57% annually and its population has decreased by -8.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 826 in 2020.

The median household income in St. Joseph is $38,393 with a poverty rate of 39.15%. The median age in St. Joseph is 50.7 years: 59.1 years for males, and 50.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.7 males.

754
Total Population
847
Density (mi²)
-12 -1.57%
Growth

St. Joseph Population

St. Joseph Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026754-12-1.57%
2025766-12-1.54%
2024778-2-0.26%
202378010.13%
2022779-35-4.3%
2021814-12-1.45%
2020826-8-0.96%
2019972-29-2.9%
20181,001-24-2.34%
20171,025-16-1.54%
20161,041-24-2.25%
20151,065-17-1.57%
20141,082-16-1.46%
20131,098-17-1.52%
20121,115-22-1.93%
20111,137-39-3.32%
20101,171-5-0.43%

Median Age

Overall: 50.7 years
Female: 50.2 years
Male: 59.1 years

St. Joseph Adults

There are 471 adults, (154 of whom are seniors) in St. Joseph.

Sex Ratio

Female: 330 (54.7%)
Male: 273 (45.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of St. Joseph includes 72.64% Black or African American, 25.21% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American43872.64%
White15225.21%
Two or more races132.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American43872.64%
White15225.21%
Two or more races132.16%

St. Joseph Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

St. Joseph 's average per capita income is $23,527. Household income levels show a median of $38,393. The poverty rate stands at 39.15%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$46,964-
Families$42,500$45,028
Households$38,393$57,251
Non Families$28,750$64,331

$23,527

Average Income

$38,393

Median Household Income

39.15%

Poverty Rate

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)