St. James Parish, LA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
19,797
Male
9,536
48.2%
Female
10,261
51.8%
Median Age
40.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
1.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher14.2%
High School or Higher42.7%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
2.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.0%
Married
40.6%
St. James Parish, LA has a population of 19,797 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 49.7% of the population. 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.6% of residents are foreign-born.