District 5, Louisiana
District 5 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 5 is a geographic entity located in St. James Parish, Louisiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,840. The land area covers 96.12 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,840 | ±596 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs | ±6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,047 | ±194 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,320 | ±214 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,047 | ±194 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 273 | ±122 |
| Median Home Value | $141,200 | ±$38,279 |
| Median Gross Rent | $625 | ±$194 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,437 | ±$31,037 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,714 | ±$4,024 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | ±9.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 491 | ±286 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ±6.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,269 | ±329 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.6% | ±8.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 19,110 (2024)
ID: 105676
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
PO BOX 106, CONVENT LA 70723-0106
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Napoleonville, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Thibodaux, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Thibodaux, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Belle Rose, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Belle Rose, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Thibodaux, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Thibodaux, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Donaldsonville, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Donaldsonville, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Garyville, LA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nicholls State University
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College | 13.5 mi away | University Station La Hwy 1, Thibodaux, LA, 70310 |
8776424655
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VACHERIE LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 2593 HWY. 20, VACHERIE, LA, 70090 |
(225) 265-9066
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River Parishes Community College
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College | 15.0 mi away | 925 West Edenborne Parkway, Gonzales, LA, 70737 |
2257438500
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ASSUMPTION PARISH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 293 NAPOLEON AVENUE, NAPOLEONVILLE, LA, 70390 |
(985) 369-7070
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Fletcher Technical Community College
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College | 20.5 mi away | 1407 Highway 311, Schriever, LA, 70395 |
9854487900
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ST. JAMES PARISH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 1879 WEST MAIN STREET, LUTCHER, LA, 70071 |
(225) 869-3618
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STUDY COMMONS AT THE WAG CENTER
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 1221 MAGINNIS STREET, DONALDSONVILLE, LA, 70346 |
(225) 257-1307
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ASCENSION PARISH LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 500 MISSISSIPPI STREET, DONALDSONVILLE, LA, 70346 |
(225) 473-8052
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DONALDSONVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 500 MISSISSIPPI STREET, DONALDSONVILLE, LA, 70346 |
(225) 473-8052
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CHOCTAW BRANCH
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 1887 CHOCTAW ROAD, THIBODAUX, LA, 70301 |
(985) 633-6453
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DONALDSONVILLE 4 SW, LA US, located 12.0 miles from District 5. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62.1° | 41.7° | 51.9° | 5.78" | 0.0" |
| February | 66.1° | 45.2° | 55.6° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| March | 72.4° | 51.0° | 61.7° | 4.03" | 0.0" |
| April | 78.4° | 57.1° | 67.8° | 4.88" | 0.0" |
| May | 84.9° | 65.1° | 75.0° | 5.64" | 0.0" |
| June | 89.2° | 71.6° | 80.4° | 6.97" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.6° | 73.5° | 82.1° | 6.51" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.8° | 73.1° | 81.9° | 6.37" | 0.0" |
| September | 87.6° | 69.1° | 78.3° | 5.39" | 0.0" |
| October | 80.3° | 58.6° | 69.4° | 4.65" | 0.0" |
| November | 70.9° | 48.6° | 59.8° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| December | 64.4° | 43.7° | 54.1° | 4.86" | 0.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. James CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| Moonshine CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Convent CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Welcome CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Hester CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Romeville CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2209394876. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.