St. Joseph, Louisiana Population 2022
St. Joseph is a city located in Louisiana. St. Joseph has a 2020 population of 886. St. Joseph is currently declining at a rate of -3.17% annually and its population has decreased by -24.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,171 in 2010.
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. Josephwas:
- 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%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 676 | 73.88% |
| White | 237 | 25.90% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.22% |
St. Joseph Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
St. Joseph Educational Attainment by Race
| 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 Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 672 | 310 | 46.13% |
| White | 220 | 28 | 12.73% |
| Other | NaN% |
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 Other, with NaN% 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
34.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
33.8%
Female Marriage Rate
St. Joseph Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 2.35% |
St. Joseph Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
44.9%
Labor Force Participation
35.6%
Employment Rate
20.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
75.30%
Born in St. Joseph
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 886 | -29 | -3.17% |
| 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% |