Convent
Census-designated place in St. James Parish, Louisiana
Convent is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. James Parish, Louisiana, with 483 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. James, 1.9 miles W.
- 483residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.1 km²
- 124 / sq mipopulation density
- 70086ZIP code
About Convent
Convent (French: Couvent) is a census-designated place in and the parish seat of St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has been the parish seat since 1869. It is part of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
As of the 2020 census, Convent had a population of 483. The 2018 median household income was $52,292 above the state's average.
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Convent had 483 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 483 |
|---|---|
| Density | 124 per sq mi (48 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Convent at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. James Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 483 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.89 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Water area | 1.44 sq mi (3.74 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.0118° N, 90.8206° W |
| ZIP code | 70086 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2217180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Convent
- St. James1.9 mi W
- Moonshine3.3 mi S
- Hester3.3 mi NE
- Romeville3.9 mi N
- Welcome4.4 mi NW
- Grand Point4.8 mi NE
- Paulina6.2 mi E
- North Vacherie6.5 mi E
- Union6.6 mi NW
- Lutcher7.4 mi NE
- Gramercy8.3 mi NE
- Lemannville8.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Convent
What county is Convent in?
Convent is in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Convent, LA?
483 people lived in Convent at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Convent, LA?
The ZIP code of Convent is 70086.
What is the elevation of Convent?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Convent?
St. James (1.9 mi), Moonshine (3.3 mi), Hester (3.3 mi), Romeville (3.9 mi), Welcome (4.4 mi).
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