St James, LA

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St James Overview

622
TOTAL POPULATION
329
MALE POPULATION
293
FEMALE POPULATION
112.29
MALES / 100 FEMALES
89.06
FEMALES / 100 MALES
55.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,364
PER CAPITA INCOME
$62,083
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,266
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
261
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
47.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in St James

The most populous races in St James are Black / African American (540 | 86.8%), and White / Caucasian (82 | 13.2%).
Race in St James
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American54086.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian8213.2%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total622100.0%

Ancestry in St James

The most populous ancestries reported in St James are German (33 | 5.3%), Italian (9 | 1.5%), American (8 | 1.3%), and French (5 | 0.8%), together accounting for 8.8% of all St James residents.
Ancestry in St James
Ancestry# Population% Population
American81.3%
French50.8%
German335.3%
Italian91.5%
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Immigrants in St James

Immigrants in St James
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in St James

Sex and Age in St James

The most populous age groups in St James are 70 to 74 Years (46 | 14.0%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (54 | 18.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in St James
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years13 (4.0%)6 (2.1%)
10 to 14 Years14 (4.3%)24 (8.2%)
15 to 19 Years10 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)42 (14.3%)
25 to 29 Years35 (10.6%)11 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Years21 (6.4%)21 (7.2%)
35 to 39 Years14 (4.3%)12 (4.1%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)10 (3.4%)
45 to 49 Years22 (6.7%)9 (3.1%)
50 to 54 Years33 (10.0%)9 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years21 (6.4%)23 (7.9%)
60 to 64 Years28 (8.5%)26 (8.9%)
65 to 69 Years34 (10.3%)54 (18.4%)
70 to 74 Years46 (14.0%)29 (9.9%)
75 to 79 Years23 (7.0%)4 (1.4%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.0%)
85 Years and over15 (4.6%)10 (3.4%)
Total329 (100.0%)293 (100.0%)

Families and Households in St James

Median Family Size in St James

The median family size in St James is 3.43 persons per family, with married-couple families (121 | 73.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.66 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (29 | 17.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.72 persons per family.
Median Family Size in St James
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple121 (73.8%)3.66
Single Male/Father14 (8.5%)2.93
Single Female/Mother29 (17.7%)2.72
Total Families164 (100.0%)3.43

Median Household Size in St James

Median Household Size in St James
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple121 (54.3%)3.66
Single Male/Father14 (6.3%)2.93
Single Female/Mother29 (13.0%)2.72
Non-family59 (26.5%)-
Total Households223 (100.0%)2.79

Household Size by Marriage Status in St James

Out of a total of 223 households in St James, 164 (73.5%) are family households, while 59 (26.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 72, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 59.
Household Size by Marriage Status in St James
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-59 (26.5%)
2-Person Households72 (32.3%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households34 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households34 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households24 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total164 (73.5%)59 (26.5%)

Female Fertility in St James

Fertility by Age in St James

Female Fertility by Age in St James
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in St James

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in St James
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in St James

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in St James
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in St James

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in St James
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in St James

Income Overview in St James

Per Capita Income in St James is $27,364, while median incomes of families and households are $62,083 and $52,266 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income622$27,364
Median Family Income164$62,083
Mean Family Income164$82,970
Median Household Income223$52,266
Mean Household Income223$71,539
Income Deficit164$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)62223.11%
Wage / Income Gap ($)62276.89¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6220.48

Earnings by Sex in St James

Average Earnings in St James are $28,517, $34,000 for men and $26,141 for women, a difference of 23.1%.
Earnings by Sex in St James
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male134 (49.4%)$34,000
Female137 (50.5%)$26,141
Total271 (100.0%)$28,517

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in St James

The most common earnings brackets in St James are $100,000+ for men (31 | 23.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (53 | 38.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in St James
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)16 (11.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)20 (14.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)5 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99915 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)14 (10.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)3 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99922 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99913 (9.7%)53 (38.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99921 (15.7%)4 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99920 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9996 (4.5%)2 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)6 (4.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9996 (4.5%)9 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)5 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+31 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total134 (100.0%)137 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in St James

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in St James
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$34,000$27,120

Family Income in St James

Family Income Brackets in St James

According to the St James family income data, there are 38 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in St James
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001710.4%
$10,000 to $14,99942.4%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992112.8%
$35,000 to $49,99995.5%
$50,000 to $74,9993823.2%
$75,000 to $99,9993118.9%
$100,000 to $149,9992716.5%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+1710.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in St James

3-person families (34 | 20.7%) account for the highest median family income in St James with $85,781 per family, while 3-person families (34 | 20.7%) have the highest median income of $28,594 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in St James
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families72 (43.9%)$0
3-Person Families34 (20.7%)$85,781
4-Person Families34 (20.7%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families24 (14.6%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total164 (100.0%)$62,083

Family Income by Number of Earners in St James

Family Income by Number of Earners in St James
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners37 (22.6%)$0
1 Earner53 (32.3%)$51,146
2 Earners74 (45.1%)$127,727
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total164 (100.0%)$62,083

Household Income in St James

Household Income Brackets in St James

With 43 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in St James, accounting for 19.3% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in St James
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003113.9%
$10,000 to $14,999135.8%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993917.5%
$35,000 to $49,999146.3%
$50,000 to $74,9994319.3%
$75,000 to $99,9993113.9%
$100,000 to $149,9993515.7%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+177.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in St James

The median household income in St James is $52,266, with the highest median household income of $61,319 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 143 households (64.1%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in St James
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years22 (9.9%)$0
45 to 64 Years58 (26.0%)$0
65+ Years143 (64.1%)$61,319
Total223 (100.0%)$52,266

Poverty in St James

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in St James

With 7.3% poverty level for males and 13.0% for females among the residents of St James, 65 to 74 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 17 males (21.2%) and 9 females (50.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in St James
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (21.9%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)9 (50.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)11 (22.5%)
65 to 74 Years17 (21.2%)7 (8.4%)
75 Years and over7 (18.4%)4 (23.5%)
Total24 (7.3%)38 (13.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in St James

According to the poverty statistics in St James, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in St James
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years13 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years14 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
15 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years56 (100.0%)25 (78.1%)
35 to 44 Years14 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years55 (100.0%)9 (50.0%)
55 to 64 Years49 (100.0%)38 (77.5%)
65 to 74 Years63 (78.7%)76 (91.6%)
75 Years and over31 (81.6%)13 (76.5%)
Total305 (92.7%)255 (87.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in St James

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in St James show that 14.1% or 17 of the total 121 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 24.3%, comprising of 17 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in St James
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children53 (75.7%)17 (24.3%)
1 or 2 Children45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (86.0%)17 (14.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in St James

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in St James
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)4 (23.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)4 (13.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in St James

The poverty data for St James shows that 17 of the married-couple family households (14.1%) and 4 of the single-parent households (9.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (24.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 household (12.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in St James
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children17 (24.3%)4 (12.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (14.1%)4 (9.3%)

Employment Characteristics in St James

Employment by Class of Employer in St James

Among the 253 employed individuals in St James, private company employees (138 | 54.5%), local government employees (59 | 23.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (20 | 7.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in St James
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees13854.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)20.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)166.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations207.9%
Local Government Employees5923.3%
State Government Employees187.1%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total253100.0%

Employment Status by Age in St James

According to the labor force statistics for St James, out of the total population over 16 years of age (555), 47.0% or 261 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 8 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 77.8% or 28 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 42.1% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in St James
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years22 (52.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years35 (76.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years14 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years28 (77.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years53 (72.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years19 (43.2%)8 (42.1%)
60 to 64 Years36 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years54 (33.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total261 (47.0%)8 (3.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in St James

According to labor force statistics for St James, 62.7% of individuals (185) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (295) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 8 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 95.7% or 66 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.5% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in St James
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School24 (47.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma64 (48.1%)17 (12.5%)
College / Associate Degree66 (95.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher31 (73.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total185 (62.7%)13 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in St James

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in St James are Health Diagnosing & Treating (36 | 14.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (29 | 11.5%), Community & Social Service (29 | 11.5%), Computers & Mathematics (24 | 9.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (23 | 9.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in St James

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in St James, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (62.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in St James
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Business & Financial17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science15 (51.7%)14 (48.3%)
Computers & Mathematics15 (62.5%)9 (37.5%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 6 (20.7%)23 (79.3%)
Education, Arts & Media6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating14 (38.9%)22 (61.1%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)52 (43.0%)69 (57.0%)
Total (Overall)134 (53.0%)119 (47.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in St James are , and Cleaning & Maintenance (13 | 5.1%).
Services Occupations in St James

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in St James
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)134 (53.0%)119 (47.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in St James are , and Office & Administration (62 | 24.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in St James

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in St James
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration31 (50.0%)31 (50.0%)
Total (Category)31 (50.0%)31 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)134 (53.0%)119 (47.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in St James are , and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (10 | 4.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in St James

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in St James
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)134 (53.0%)119 (47.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in St James are Transportation (25 | 9.9%), Production (16 | 6.3%), and Material Moving (6 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in St James

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in St James
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Transportation22 (88.0%)3 (12.0%)
Material Moving6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)28 (59.6%)19 (40.4%)
Total (Overall)134 (53.0%)119 (47.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in St James

Employment Industries in St James

The major employment industries in St James include Health Care & Social Assistance (37 | 14.6%), Public Administration (34 | 13.4%), Educational Services (23 | 9.1%), Transportation & Warehousing (22 | 8.7%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (21 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in St James

Employment Industries by Sex in St James

The St James industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Construction (100.0%), Retail Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in St James
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Manufacturing6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6 (16.2%)31 (83.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration30 (88.2%)4 (11.8%)
Total134 (53.0%)119 (47.0%)

Education in St James

School Enrollment in St James

The most common levels of schooling among the 124 students in St James are college / undergraduate (40 | 32.3%), middle school (38 | 30.6%), and elementary school (19 | 15.3%).
School Enrollment in St James
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School1915.3%
Middle School3830.6%
High School108.1%
College / Undergraduate4032.3%
Graduate / Professional1713.7%
Total124100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in St James

Out of a total of 124 students who are enrolled in schools in St James, 5 (4.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 119 (96.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5 (13.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 19 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in St James
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds33 (86.8%)5 (13.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total119 (96.0%)5 (4.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in St James

Education (41 | 45.1%), psychology (17 | 18.7%), business (15 | 16.5%), science & technology (9 | 9.9%), and engineering (6 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 91 individuals in St James who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in St James
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology1718.7%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering66.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology99.9%
Business1516.5%
Education4145.1%
Literature & Languages33.3%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total91100.0%

Transportation & Commute in St James

Vehicle Availability by Sex in St James

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in St James are males with 2 vehicles (58, accounting for 43.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (50, making up 48.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in St James
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle22 (16.4%)39 (32.8%)
2 Vehicles58 (43.3%)50 (42.0%)
3 Vehicles54 (40.3%)30 (25.2%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total134 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)

Commute Time in St James

The most frequently occuring commute durations in St James are 10 to 14 minutes (52 commuters, 21.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (36 commuters, 14.7%), and 30 to 34 minutes (36 commuters, 14.7%).
Commute Time in St James
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes166.6%
5 to 9 Minutes249.8%
10 to 14 Minutes5221.3%
15 to 19 Minutes166.6%
20 to 24 Minutes3614.7%
25 to 29 Minutes62.5%
30 to 34 Minutes3614.7%
35 to 39 Minutes145.7%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes229.0%
60 to 89 Minutes229.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in St James

The most common commute times in St James are 30 to 34 minutes (32 commuters, 23.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (32 commuters, 29.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in St James
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)16 (14.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes24 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes20 (14.9%)32 (29.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes11 (8.2%)5 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes19 (14.2%)17 (15.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes6 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes32 (23.9%)4 (3.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)14 (12.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)22 (20.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes22 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in St James

The most frequent times of departure to work in St James are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (63, 47.0%) for males and 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (26, 23.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in St James
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM63 (47.0%)26 (23.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM30 (22.4%)18 (16.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM15 (11.2%)5 (4.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)6 (5.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)16 (14.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)17 (15.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM20 (14.9%)22 (20.0%)
Total134 (100.0%)110 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in St James

Occupancy by Ownership in St James

Of the total 223 dwellings in St James, owner-occupied units account for 200 (89.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 23 (10.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in St James
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units20089.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2310.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units223100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in St James

Occupancy by Household Size in St James
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5926.5%
2-Person Household7232.3%
3-Person Household3415.2%
4+ Person Household5826.0%
Total Housing Units223100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in St James

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in St James
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household46 (78.0%)13 (22.0%)
2-Person Household68 (94.4%)4 (5.6%)
3-Person Household28 (82.4%)6 (17.6%)
4+ Person Household58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units200 (89.7%)23 (10.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in St James

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in St James
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma66 (79.5%)17 (20.5%)
College/Associate Degree55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher47 (88.7%)6 (11.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in St James

Occupancy by Age of Householder in St James
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years00.0%
35 to 44 Years229.9%
45 to 54 Years188.1%
55 to 64 Years4017.9%
65 to 74 Years11451.1%
75 to 84 Years41.8%
85 Years and Over2511.2%
Total223100.0%

Housing Finances in St James

Median Income by Occupancy in St James

Median Income by Occupancy in St James
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied200 (89.7%)$50,469
Renter-Occupied23 (10.3%)$113,542
Average223 (100.0%)$52,266

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in St James

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in St James
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00031 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99913 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99939 (19.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99914 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99934 (17.0%)9 (39.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99921 (10.5%)14 (60.9%)
$150,000 or more17 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total200 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in St James

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in St James
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30096 (48.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49921 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79945 (22.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $9997 (3.5%)6 (26.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4999 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4995 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99917 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total200 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in St James

Housing Structures in St James

Housing Structures in St James
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached17779.4%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other4620.6%
Total223100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in St James

Housing Structures by Occupancy in St James
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached159 (89.8%)18 (10.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other41 (89.1%)5 (10.9%)
Total200 (89.7%)23 (10.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in St James

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in St James
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms24 (12.0%)5 (21.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms104 (52.0%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms72 (36.0%)18 (78.3%)
Total200 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in St James

Housing Structure by Heating Type in St James
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas82 (41.0%)18 (78.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity118 (59.0%)5 (21.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total200 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in St James

Household Vehicle Usage in St James
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle7 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle60 (30.0%)5 (21.7%)
2 Vehicles61 (30.5%)18 (78.3%)
3 or more Vehicles72 (36.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total200 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in St James

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in St James

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units15842
Median Property Value$134,100$305,900
Median Household Income$49,000$17
Monthly Housing Costs$278$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,135$4

Property Value by Mortgage Status in St James

Property Value by Mortgage Status in St James
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00029 (18.3%)4 (9.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99942 (26.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99977 (48.7%)16 (38.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99910 (6.3%)22 (52.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total158 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in St James

Household Income by Mortgage Status in St James
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00024 (15.2%)7 (16.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9994 (2.5%)7 (16.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99939 (24.7%)9 (21.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99914 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99934 (21.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99922 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99921 (13.3%)9 (21.4%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total158 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in St James

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in St James
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x64 (40.5%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x55 (34.8%)21 (50.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more22 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total158 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in St James

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in St James
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80028 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49926 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49916 (10.1%)17 (40.5%)
Total158 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in St James

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St James

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St James
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years32 (36.4%)56 (63.6%)
35 to 44 Years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years94 (95.9%)4 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years163 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total562 (90.3%)60 (9.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in St James

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in St James
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in St James

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in St James
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00062 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999109 (87.9%)15 (12.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999176 (97.8%)4 (2.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over101 (71.1%)41 (28.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St James

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St James
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years27 (40.3%)40 (59.7%)
19 to 25 Years20 (47.6%)22 (52.4%)
25 to 34 Years18 (20.4%)14 (15.9%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years20 (27.4%)53 (72.6%)
55 to 64 Years42 (42.9%)52 (53.1%)
65 to 74 Years131 (80.4%)102 (62.6%)
75 Years and over55 (100.0%)29 (52.7%)
Total313 (50.3%)348 (55.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in St James

Disability Status by Sex by Age in St James
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (9.5%)
35 to 64 Years63 (53.4%)27 (30.3%)
65 to 74 Years34 (42.5%)29 (34.9%)
75 Years and over34 (89.5%)10 (58.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in St James

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in St James: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (22.5%)7 (8.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in St James: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (20.0%)13 (15.7%)
75 Years and over34 (89.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in St James: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (9.5%)
35 to 64 Years40 (33.9%)18 (20.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over19 (50.0%)4 (23.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in St James: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (9.5%)
35 to 64 Years20 (17.0%)27 (30.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (19.3%)
75 Years and over27 (71.1%)10 (58.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in St James: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (9.5%)
35 to 64 Years36 (30.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over19 (50.0%)6 (35.3%)

Technology Access in St James

Computing Device Access in St James

Computing Device Access in St James
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop13962.3%
Smartphone14364.1%
Tablet12556.0%
No Computing Device4017.9%
Total223100.0%

Internet Access in St James

Internet Access in St James
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home13861.9%
Cellular Data Only00.0%
Satellite Internet3817.0%
No Internet5323.8%
Total223100.0%

St James Summary

St. James is a parish located in the southeastern region of Louisiana. It is bordered by Ascension, Assumption, and St. John the Baptist parishes. The parish seat is Convent, and the largest city is Lutcher. The parish has a total area of 545 square miles and a population of 22,102 as of the 2010 census.

History

St. James Parish was established in 1807, making it one of the oldest parishes in Louisiana. The parish was named after the patron saint of Spain, St. James the Greater. The parish was originally part of the German Coast, a settlement of German immigrants who arrived in the area in the early 1700s. The parish was also home to many French settlers who arrived in the late 1700s.
The parish was an important center of the sugar cane industry in the 19th century. The area was also home to many plantations, which were worked by enslaved African Americans. After the Civil War, the parish became a major center of the timber industry.

Geography

St. James Parish is located in the southeastern region of Louisiana. It is bordered by Ascension, Assumption, and St. John the Baptist parishes. The parish has a total area of 545 square miles and a population of 22,102 as of the 2010 census.
The parish is located in the Mississippi River Delta region and is home to many swamps and bayous. The parish is also home to the Atchafalaya Basin, the largest wetland in the United States. The basin is home to many species of wildlife, including alligators, turtles, and birds.

Economy

St. James Parish is home to a diverse economy. The parish is home to many sugar cane and timber farms, as well as oil and gas production. The parish is also home to many chemical plants, which produce products such as fertilizers and plastics.
The parish is also home to many small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The parish is also home to many tourist attractions, including the St. James Parish Museum and the St. James Parish Fair.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, St. James Parish had a population of 22,102. The racial makeup of the parish was 68.3% White, 28.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the parish was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the parish was $18,945. About 17.2% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of St James?
Total Population of St James is 622.
What is the Total Male Population of St James?
Total Male Population of St James is 329.
What is the Total Female Population of St James?
Total Female Population of St James is 293.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in St James?
There are 112.29 Males per 100 Females in St James.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in St James?
There are 89.06 Females per 100 Males in St James.
What is the Median Population Age in St James?
Median Population Age in St James is 55.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in St James
Average Family Size in St James is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in St James
Average Household Size in St James is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in St James?
Per Capita income in St James is $27,364.
What is the Median Family Income in St James?
Median Family Income in St James is $62,083.
What is the Median Household income in St James?
Median Household Income in St James is $52,266.
What is Income or Wage Gap in St James?
Income or Wage Gap in St James is 23.1%.
Women in St James earn 76.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in St James?
Inequality or Gini Index in St James is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in St James?
There are 261 People in the Labor Forcein in St James.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in St James?
47.0% of People are in the Labor Force in St James.
What is the Unemployment Rate in St James?
Unemployment Rate in St James is 3.1%.