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St. James CDP, LA

ZIP 70086 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 70086

70086 has a population of 1,516 with a median age of 39.9 yrs (44.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
8.1%-87% vs US avg
x
Black
85.5%+590% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
1.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.0%+4% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.4%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
18.7%+15% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.9%-2% vs US avg
x
High school
44.4%+69% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.8%-62% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
38.2%-21% vs US avg
x
Never married
42.8%+27% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.2%+47% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.9%
x
Diversity Index
26/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
21.0%+83% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
2.2%-63% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
29.9%+270% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanFrench

Health & Community Indicators in 70086

Poverty Rate
21.0%+83% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.2%-63% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
29.9%+270% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.1%+26% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.1%+55% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,516
Median age39.9
Poverty rate21.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White8.1%
Hispanic1.4%
Black85.5%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%