St. James County GIS Maps
St. James County, Louisiana, has 20,192 residents and covers 241.5 square miles. The population declined 8.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for St. James County is 22093.
Lutcher is the county's largest population center. St. James County also includes 7 zip codes, 2 public school districts and 13 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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St. James County Trends
- Population
- 20,192▾
- Median Home Value
- $197,800▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,895▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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St. James County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
St. James County Population
St. James County had 20,192 residents in 2020. That was 8.6% lower than in 2010. St. James County had 1,024 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 84 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Vacherie, Paulina and Lutcher.
Population Trend in St. James County LA
St. James County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
St. James County Zip Codes
St. James County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Vacherie (70090), Paulina (70763) and Lutcher (70071). Vacherie is the largest zip by population, with about 7,152 residents or 35% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 72% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in St. James County LA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70090 | Vacherie | 7,152 | ▾ -6.8% |
| 70763 | Paulina | 4,129 | ▴ 8.2% |
| 70071 | Lutcher | 3,205 | ▾ -12.3% |
| 70052 | Gramercy | 3,162 | ▾ -16.7% |
| 70086 | Vacherie | 1,782 | ▾ -9.5% |
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St. James County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
St. James County Demographics
St. James County has a median age of 40.8, which makes the county a little older than Louisiana overall. About 22.4% of residents are under 18, while 19% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 20.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 26.6%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for St. James County LA
Median Age
40.8
Under 18
22.4%
Age 65+
19%
Bachelor's+
20.2%
St. James County School Districts
St. James County is served by 2 public school districts with 5,895 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in St. James County LA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. James Parish School District | 3,194 | 54.2% | ▾ -6.6% |
| Assumption Parish School District | 2,701 | 45.8% | ▾ -8.2% |
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St. James County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
St. James County Housing & Real Estate
St. James County has a median home value of $197,800 and a median gross rent of $821. About 85% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Louisiana median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $285,000 and homes spent about 123 days on the market.
St. James County Housing Mix
St. James County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
St. James County Housing Trends
St. James County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in St. James County, LA
St. James County has 607 business listings across 236 categories. The largest categories in St. James County business listings are Gas Stations (27, 4.4%), Churches & Religious Organizations (24, 4.0%), and Baptist Church (15, 2.5%). The full St. James County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. St. James County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in St. James County, LA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Stations | 27 | 4.4% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 24 | 4.0% |
| Baptist Church | 15 | 2.5% |
| Contractors | 11 | 1.8% |
| Elementary School | 10 | 1.6% |
| Convenience Stores | 9 | 1.5% |
| Religious Organization | 9 | 1.5% |
| Post Offices | 8 | 1.3% |
| Restaurants | 8 | 1.3% |
| Money Transfer Services | 8 | 1.3% |
St. James County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Heights & Old Vacherie | Accommodation | North Vacherie |
| I-10 East | Active Life | Gramercy |
| GreenPoint Ag | Agricultural Service | Vacherie |
| DJ's Grille | American Restaurants | Vacherie |
| St Vincent De Paul Store | Antique Store | Lutcher |
| Good Housekeeping Stores | Appliance Store | Vacherie |
| TM2 Printings | Arts And Crafts | Convent |
| Jessica Parks Photography | Arts And Entertainment | Gramercy |
| Coin Cloud Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Vacherie |
| R & D Collision Center | Auto Body Shop | Lutcher |
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St. James County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
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