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St. Joseph, LA
Town in Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
Population
603
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
677
ZIP codes
0
St. Joseph and its ZIP codes
St. Joseph at a glance
- St. Joseph is about 6.3 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,393 a year, 37% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $59,100 (73% below Louisiana) and median rent is $733 a month.
Local data for St. Joseph, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
St. Joseph, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,393
Poverty rate
39.2%
Median home value
$59,100
Median rent
$733/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.1%
Median age
50.7
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (48), German Americans (2), Irish Americans (1).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tensas Parish. PPP loans are for St. Joseph.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,598
792 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,162
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.7M
FY 2026, $10,294 per person
How people get to work
St. Joseph, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.9%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
St. Joseph, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
246
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
262
8.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 36°F
58.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in St. Joseph, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
55.2%
U.S. 33.3% +21.9 pts
Diabetes
28.8%
U.S. 12.1% +16.7 pts
Smoking
28.6%
U.S. 12.8% +15.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near St. Joseph
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State University, MSCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.4 |
| NewelltonTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| WaterproofTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Port Gibson, MSCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Fayette, MSCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| SpokaneCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| Pattison, MSCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| ClaytonTown | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| Hermanville, MSCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| Morgantown, MSCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| WisnerTown | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| Sicily IslandVillage | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| GilbertVillage | 26 mi | 1 |
| FerridayTown | 27 mi | 1.6 |
| VidaliaTown | 27 mi | 2.6 |
| Natchez, MSCity | 28 mi | 15.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is St. Joseph, LA in?
- St. Joseph is in Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of St. Joseph, LA?
- About 603 people live in St. Joseph, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near St. Joseph?
- Nearby places include Alcorn State University, MS (6.2 mi), Newellton (11 mi), Waterproof (12 mi), Port Gibson, MS (15 mi), Fayette, MS (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023