City

Convent, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. James County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,115Population
💰$63,672Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊12.0%Unemployment▲ 146% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.9% Female 57.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31.8%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 67.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White31.8%
Hispanic0.2%
Black67.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
24%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment12.0% ▲ 146% above avg
HS Graduate313 (51.6%)
Some College62 (10.2%)
Associates66 (10.9%)
Bachelors57 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree109 (18%)

Education

HS Grad: 51.6%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 18%Edu
HS Grad51.6%
Some College10.2%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
59%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,672 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Rent$1,179/mo
Total Housing Units518
Vacant Units140

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Convent, LA

Convent is a city in Louisiana, located in St. James County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,115 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Convent is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,672 is below the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.0%, more than double the national average.

The population of Convent is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (67.62%).

Convent, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Convent
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70723 1,115 $63,672 — $1,179 12.0% 27.4% 87.0%

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