St. James Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- St. James Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22093
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 093
Geography
- Land Area
- 237.86 sq mi
- Water Area
- 14.97 sq mi
- Total Area
- 252.83 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.024777
- Longitude
- -90.793956
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,403
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,078
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,062 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 334 | 1.7% |
| White | 9,619 | 49.6% |
| Black | 9,209 | 47.5% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 98 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,904 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 172 | 1.1% |
| White | 7,659 | 50.8% |
| Black | 7,071 | 46.9% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 74 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 99 | 0.7% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,528
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,955
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,148
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,750 | 49.9% |
| Black | 9,263 | 47.4% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 14,901
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,136 | 61.3% |
| Republican | 3,240 | 21.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,492 | 16.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,910 | 46.4% |
| Female | 7,991 | 53.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,751 | 38.6% |
| Hispanic | 282 | 1.9% |
| Black | 7,519 | 50.5% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,922
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,803 | 66.1% |
| Hispanic | 171 | 60.6% |
| Black | 4,106 | 54.6% |
| Asian | 7 | 29.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,977 | 57.6% |
| Female | 4,945 | 61.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,687 (34.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,677 (19.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,678
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $212,591
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,209
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.7%
- Work From Home
- 5.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.