St. Joseph
Town in Tensas Parish, Louisiana

St. Joseph is a town in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, with 831 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 75 ft (23 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alcorn State University, 6.5 miles SE.
- 831residents (2020 Census)
- 75 ftelevation · 23 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 933 / sq mipopulation density
- 71366ZIP code
About St. Joseph
St. Joseph is a town in, and the parish seat of, rural Tensas Parish in northeastern Louisiana, United States, in the delta of the Mississippi River. As of the 2020 census, St. Joseph had a population of 831. The town had an African-American majority of 77.4 percent in 2010.
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Living in St. Joseph
- Median household income
- $38,393
- Median home value
- $59,100
- Median rent
- $733/mo
- Median age
- 50.7
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St. Joseph had 831 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 831 |
|---|---|
| Density | 933 per sq mi (360 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. Joseph at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tensas Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 831 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.89 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.9203° N, 91.2400° W |
| ZIP code | 71366 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2267495 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. Joseph
- Alcorn State University, MS6.5 mi SE
- Newellton10.5 mi N
- Waterproof11.6 mi SW
- Port Gibson, MS15.2 mi E
- Fayette, MS17.8 mi SE
- Spokane19.8 mi SW
- Pattison, MS21.0 mi E
- Clayton22.1 mi SW
- Hermanville, MS23.6 mi E
- Wisner24.7 mi W
- Morgantown, MS24.7 mi S
- Sicily Island25.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about St. Joseph
What county is St. Joseph in?
St. Joseph is in Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of St. Joseph, LA?
831 people lived in St. Joseph at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. Joseph, LA?
The ZIP code of St. Joseph is 71366.
What is the elevation of St. Joseph?
75 feet (23 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. Joseph?
Alcorn State University (6.5 mi), Newellton (10.5 mi), Waterproof (11.6 mi), Port Gibson (15.2 mi), Fayette (17.8 mi).
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