Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 10.0% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 34.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 16% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 182 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,557 (41.3%) |
| Some College | 942 (7%) |
| Associates | 2,134 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,664 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,977 (22.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,792 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $204,132 ▼ 27% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $828/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 9,257 |
| Vacant Units | 1,295 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
St. James County is located in Louisiana and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 21,451 residents. With a median age of 41.43, it is a middle-aged county.
St. James County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,792 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 10.0% is near the national average.
Housing in St. James County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $204,132 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $828. Homeownership rates are high at 85.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of St. James County are majority Black (52.39%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
St. James County, LA is a solidly middle-class area in Louisiana. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70723 | Convent | 1,115 | $63,672 | — | $1,179 | 12.0% | 27.4% |
| 70052 | Gramercy | 2,931 | $66,950 | $211,400 | $1,293 | 4.9% | 31.1% |
| 70743 | Hester | 756 | $142,571 | $189,100 | — | 0.0% | 45.2% |
| 70071 | Lutcher | 3,123 | $53,696 | $193,600 | — | 7.5% | 25.5% |
| 70763 | Paulina | 4,539 | $91,250 | $264,900 | $759 | 3.9% | 37.4% |
| 70086 | Saint James | 1,516 | $50,500 | $106,000 | $646 | 0.5% | 26.2% |
| 70090 | Vacherie | 7,471 | $70,676 | $190,200 | $673 | 7.1% | 39.4% |