World Population Review
St. Joseph, Louisiana Population 2021
915
St. Joseph is a city located in Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 915, it is the 173rd largest city in Louisiana and the 10681st largest city in the United States . St. Joseph is currently declining at a rate of -3.07% annually and its population has decreased by -22.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,176 in 2010. St. Joseph reached it's highest population of 1,171 in 2010. Spanning over 1 miles, St. Joseph has a population density of 1,028 people per square mile.
The average household income in St. Joseph is $24,310 with a poverty rate of 37.72%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $564 per month, and the median house value is $37,800. The median age in St. Joseph is 39.6 years, 27.3 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
St. Joseph Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Joseph was:
- Black or African American: 73.88%
- White: 25.90%
- Two or more races: 0.22%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of St. Joseph, Louisiana is 915 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,002.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,176.
St. Joseph, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 676 | 73.88% |
| White | 237 | 25.90% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.22% |
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St. Joseph Population by Race
St. Joseph Population Pyramid $2021
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St. Joseph Population by Age
St. Joseph Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 377 | 2.38 | 60.2 |
| Non Family | 177 | 1.09 | 63.8 |
| Married | 103 | 2.64 | 81.6 |
| Female | 73 | 4.47 | 21.9 |
| Male | 24 | 4.38 | 58.3 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
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St. Joseph Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 6.56% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 17.96% |
| High School Graduate | 268 | 46.29% |
| Some College | 101 | 17.44% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 2.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 8.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 0.86% |
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St. Joseph Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
St. Joseph Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 430 | 322 | 38 |
| White | 145 | 111 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
St. Joseph Educational Attainment by Race
St. Joseph Earnings by Educational Attainment
St. Joseph Language by Age
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St. Joseph Language
100.00% of St. Joseph residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
St. Joseph Language
St. Joseph Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 672 | 310 | 46.13% |
| White | 220 | 28 | 12.73% |
37.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.28%
Male Poverty Rate
39.79%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in St. Joseph
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Joseph is Black, with 46.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Joseph is White, with 12.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.19%.
St. Joseph Poverty
St. Joseph Poverty Rate by Education
St. Joseph Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
34.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
33.8%
Female Marriage Rate
St. Joseph Married by Age and Sex
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St. Joseph Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
St. Joseph Marital Status by Race
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St. Joseph Marital Status
St. Joseph Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 2.35% |
St. Joseph Veterans by Race
St. Joseph Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
St. Joseph Veterans by Education
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44.9%
Labor Force Participation
35.6%
Employment Rate
20.6%
Unemployment Rate
St. Joseph Employment by Age
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St. Joseph Employment by Race
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St. Joseph Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of St. Joseph residents were born in the United States, with 75.30% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
St. Joseph Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 915 | -29 | -3.07% |
| 2020 | 944 | -29 | -2.98% |
| 2019 | 973 | -29 | -2.89% |
| 2018 | 1,002 | -22 | -2.15% |
| 2017 | 1,024 | -17 | -1.63% |
| 2016 | 1,041 | -23 | -2.16% |
| 2015 | 1,064 | -17 | -1.57% |
| 2014 | 1,081 | -16 | -1.46% |
| 2013 | 1,097 | -18 | -1.61% |
| 2012 | 1,115 | -21 | -1.85% |
| 2011 | 1,136 | -35 | -2.99% |
| 2010 | 1,171 | 0.00% |