Poverty Rate in St. James Parish, Louisiana
In St. James Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 2,282 of 19,907 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in St. James Parish, Louisiana?
The poverty rate in St. James Parish, Louisiana is 12%.
- How many people in St. James Parish, Louisiana live in poverty?
In St. James Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 2,282 of 19,907 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in St. James Parish, Louisiana compare to the average for Louisiana?
The poverty rate in St. James Parish, Louisiana is 38.5% lower than the Louisiana average. In St. James Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 11.5% of 19,907 people live in poverty. In Louisiana, 18.7% of 4,513,793 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in St. James Parish, Louisiana compare to the US?
The poverty rate in St. James Parish, Louisiana is 8.0% lower than the US average. In St. James Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 11.5% of 19,907 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Chackbay, Louisiana 15.8% of 5,554 people.
- Convent, Louisiana 15.2% of 500 people.
- Garyville, Louisiana 19.8% of 2,108 people.
- Gramercy, Louisiana 9.6% of 2,912 people.
- Grand Point, Louisiana 14% of 2,533 people.
Under 18 years
17.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
17.7% of 4 thousand people
Under 5 years
23.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
23.8% of 1 thousand people
5 to 17 years
15.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
15.6% of 3 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
17.7% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
17.7% of 4 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
9.2% of 12 thousand people
18 to 34 years
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
8.6% of 4 thousand people
35 to 64 years
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
9.5% of 8 thousand people
60 years and over
12.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
12.6% of 5 thousand people
65 years and over
11.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
11.1% of 4 thousand people
White
3.1% Poverty Rate for White people in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
3.1% of 10 thousand people
Black or African American
20.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
20.4% of 10 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
0% of 26 people
Asian
100% Poverty Rate for Asian People in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
100% of 5 people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
0% of 46 people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
0% of 163 people
Two or more races
4.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
4.5% of 179 people
Hispanic
0% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
0% of 371 people
White, not Hispanic
3.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
3.1% of 10 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
9.6% of 14 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
22.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
22.8% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
12% of 5 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
6.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
6.8% of 4 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
1.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
1.6% of 3 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
5.4% of 9 thousand people
Employed
5.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
5.5% of 9 thousand people
Male
2.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
2.1% of 4 thousand people
Female
8.7% Poverty Rate for employed women in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
8.7% of 5 thousand people
Unemployed
2.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
2.7% of 337 people
Male
1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
1% of 194 people
Female
4.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
4.9% of 143 people
Population 16 years and over
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
10.1% of 16 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
4.6% of 7 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
9.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
9.2% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
16.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
16.4% of 7 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
28.6% Poverty Rate for single people in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
28.6% of 2 thousand people
Male
20.7% Poverty Rate for single men in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
20.7% of 1 thousand people
Female
38.1% Poverty Rate for single women in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
38.1% of 1 thousand people
18 to 24 years
0% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
0% of 100 people
25 to 34 years
17.1% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
17.1% of 316 people
35 to 44 years
33% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
33% of 209 people
45 to 54 years
8.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
8.6% of 338 people
55 to 64 years
41.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
41.5% of 451 people
65 to 74 years
51.5% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
51.5% of 425 people
75 years and over
20.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
20.1% of 373 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
7.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
7.3% of 960 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
14.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
14.5% of 152 people
Did not work
49.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
49.2% of 1 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
11.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in St. James Parish, Louisiana
2022
11.5%
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