Saint James Parish, Louisiana
PO Box 63
Convent, LA 70723
Phone: (225) 562-2270
Fax: (225) 562-2383
www.stjamesla.com
In southeastern LA, southeast of Baton Rouge; original parish, organized Mar 31, 1807 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For James the Apostle, disciple of Jesus Christ
Area (sq mi):: 257.79 (land 246.13; water 11.66) Population per square mile: 85.90
Population 2005: 21,150 State rank: 44 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.30%; 1990-2000 1.60% Population 2000: 21,216 (White 49.70%; Black or African American 49.40%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.00%; Other 0.60%). Foreign born: 0.20%. Median age: 34.00
Income 2000: per capita $14,381; median household $35,277; Population below poverty level: 20.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,507-$21,487
Unemployment (2004): 9.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.70% Median travel time to work: 25.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 47.30%
Cities with population over 10,000: None Convent, LA 70723
Phone: (225) 562-2270
Fax: (225) 562-2383
www.stjamesla.com
In southeastern LA, southeast of Baton Rouge; original parish, organized Mar 31, 1807 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For James the Apostle, disciple of Jesus Christ
Area (sq mi):: 257.79 (land 246.13; water 11.66) Population per square mile: 85.90
Population 2005: 21,150 State rank: 44 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.30%; 1990-2000 1.60% Population 2000: 21,216 (White 49.70%; Black or African American 49.40%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.00%; Other 0.60%). Foreign born: 0.20%. Median age: 34.00
Income 2000: per capita $14,381; median household $35,277; Population below poverty level: 20.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,507-$21,487
Unemployment (2004): 9.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.70% Median travel time to work: 25.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 47.30%
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