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CITY · 2010 ACS

St. James City

Florida · 3,784 residents · 14.607 sq mi
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St. James City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,661. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $253,900. With a median age of 63.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 63.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,784
−8%since 2000
from 4,105 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
259 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
63.7
+1%since 2000
from 63.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024St. James City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,661
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,746 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,422
+15%since 2000
from $26,520 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,900
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $738 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−55.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
43.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
95.5%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+117%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(4,037)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(31)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(115)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(3,657)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(80)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(239)
Diversity Score
6
+126%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.2%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. James City, Florida?

St. James City, Florida has about 3,784 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. James City, Florida?

The typical household in St. James City, Florida earns about $44,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. James City, Florida expensive?

In St. James City, Florida, the median home is worth about $253,900, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in St. James City, Florida?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in St. James City, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. James City, Florida?

About 10.5% of people in St. James City, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. James City, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, St. James City, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,841 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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