St. James, Louisiana facts for kids
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St. James, Louisiana
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 St. James, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. James |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.89 sq mi (25.61 km2) |
| • Land | 8.39 sq mi (21.72 km2) |
| • Water | 1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 592 |
| • Density | 70.58/sq mi (27.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70086
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| Area code(s) | 225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1628114 |
St. James is a small community in St. James Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It is located on the west side of the Mississippi River. This area is considered part of the larger New Orleans Metropolitan Area. In 2020, about 592 people lived in St. James.
Education in St. James
The public schools in St. James are managed by the St. James Parish Public Schools system. This system helps make sure students get a good education.
- St. Louis Academy is one of the schools in the area. It teaches younger students from pre-kindergarten up to the third grade.
Population Changes
The number of people living in St. James has changed over time. In 2010, the population was 828 people. By 2020, the population had decreased to 592 people.
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