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CITY · 2010 ACS

St. James

Maryland · 2,953 residents · 6.045 sq mi
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St. James is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,021. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $260,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,953
+78%since 2000
from 1,657 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
489 / sq mi
+78%since 2000
from 274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
−8%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K2000201020202024St. James
20245K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,021
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,739
+42%since 2000
from $20,193 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,084
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $859 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+30%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,579)
Black2.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(13)
Asian1.1%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(171)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(2,371)
Black7.9%(233)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(145)
Asian4.8%(142)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.5%(1,166)
Diversity Score
39
+284%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+117%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.8%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. James, Maryland?

St. James, Maryland has about 2,953 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. James, Maryland earns about $71,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. James, Maryland expensive?

In St. James, Maryland, the median home is worth about $260,300, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.

How educated are people in St. James, Maryland?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in St. James, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. James, Maryland?

About 1.5% of people in St. James, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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