St. James Parish is nestled in the state of Louisiana. With an area of 257 square miles, St. James Parish is one of the smallest counties in the state, while in population it is near the bottom with 2,121 residents. St. James Parish's population density of suburban makes it one of the least densely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Vacherie, with a population of 7,361.
St. James Parish is one of the more wealthy regions in the state. The median income for St. James Parish residents is $34,926, putting the area in in the top half of all counties in Louisiana. In keeping with this, the average home value in St. James Parish is $68,495, slightly above the state average of $81,267.
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