St. James Parish: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in St. James Parish center on a median $65,531 (about the same as St. James Parish median $65,531; 1.1× higher than Louisiana median $61,391), with homes at a median value of $185,200.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $65,531 — above the Louisiana median ($61,391). Poverty rate 11.5% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $9,170 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $621,594 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $67,786 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $65,531 (vs Louisiana $61,391) |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 — county FIPS
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.6% — below the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 7,650 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $604,333,226 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $78,993 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,851,860 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% (vs Louisiana 6.6%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2024 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES)
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 9 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 26,426 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 2,936.20 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Field Crops, Other, Soybeans, Grain, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 330 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 6,988 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 565,916 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 5 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 13 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Law Offices | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Physician Offices | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 8 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 5 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
| Total Snap Stores | 15 |
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Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $122,974,522 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,090.26 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 20,192 people |
Sources: USAspending API