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St. James

Michigan · 269 residents · 1.029 sq mi
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St. James has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $325,000. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

269
+4%since 2023
from 259 in 2023
2010 – 2024
261 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 252 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
46.5
−15%since 2023
from 54.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
133170207244281201020202024St. James
2024269
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,917
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $82,708 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$34,873
−3%since 2023
from $36,030 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
10.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.413
+9%since 2023
from 0.379 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food11%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$325,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $275,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$925
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $925 in 2023
US average: $1,442
85.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
14.6% rent
58.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
35.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
26.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.2
+55%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian1.5%(4)
Other4.6%(12)
Diversity Score17.4%(45)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian1.5%(4)
Other7.4%(20)
Diversity Score23.9%(64)
24
+38%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
12.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
82.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
11.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
54.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
20.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
42.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

40.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
59.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
8.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
14.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
18.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
99.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in St. James, Michigan?

St. James, Michigan has about 269 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. James, Michigan earns about $62,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. James, Michigan expensive?

In St. James, Michigan, the median home is worth about $325,000, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in St. James, Michigan?

About 48.9% of adults age 25 and over in St. James, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 10.2% of people in St. James, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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