St. James: Economy & Jobs
St. James reports a median household income of $-666,666,666, with homes at a median value of $181,700. The surrounding county supports 7,650 jobs (avg $78,993).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $-666,666,666 — below the Louisiana median ($61,391). Poverty rate 3.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 4.9× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 3.0% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 3.6% |
| 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 |
| Income Estimate | $41,877 |
| Median Household Income | $-666,666,666 (vs Louisiana $61,391) |
| Poverty Rate | 3.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $36,750 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.1% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| 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 | 5.1% (vs Louisiana 6.6%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
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 — county 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
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (2)
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.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | TODS CATERING & SPECIALTY MEATS |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.2 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER ST FRANCISVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP TRUST |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
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
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 85.1% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 8.7% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 55.3 years (vs Louisiana 37.9y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 58.6% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12