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St. James City

Florida · 3,876 residents · 14.607 sq mi
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St. James City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,839. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,000. With a median age of 66.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 66.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,876
−6%since 2000
from 4,105 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
265 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
66.7
+6%since 2000
from 63.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024St. James City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,839
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,746 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,032
+89%since 2000
from $26,520 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,000
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,260
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $738 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
11.3% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+66%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,583)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(143)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score11.2%(432)
Diversity Score
11
+299%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−1%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 38.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

St. James City, Florida has about 3,876 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. James City, Florida earns about $53,839 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 $235,000, and the typical rent is about $1,260 a month.

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

About 24.9% 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 10.1% 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 1,933 residents, a change of about 99 percent over that period.

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