St. James Parish's estimated 2026 population is 18,894 with a growth rate of -0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. St. James Parish is the 46th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 22,051 and has seen a growth of -14.32% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of St. James Parish includes 49.67% White, 48.35% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (49.67%)
Black or African American (48.35%)
Two or more races (1.01%)
Other race (0.83%)
Native American (0.11%)
Asian (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,834 | 49.67% |
| Black or African American | 9,572 | 48.35% |
| Two or more races | 199 | 1.01% |
| Other race | 165 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
St. James Parish's average per capita income is $49,614. Household income levels show a median of $64,536. The poverty rate stands at 10.49%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $116,140 | - |
| Families | $87,612 | $106,345 |
| Households | $64,536 | $90,475 |
| Non Families | $29,658 | $44,973 |
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