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St. James

Michigan · 205 residents · 1.029 sq mi
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St. James has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $231,800. With a median age of 53.2, 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 53.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
205
+13%vs 2011
vs 181 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
199 / sq mi
+13%vs 2011
vs 176 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
53.2
−4%vs 2011
vs 55.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
133170207244281201020202024St. James
2024269
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,500 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,353
−10%vs 2011
vs $22,606 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−6%vs 2011
vs 0.403 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $223,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $850 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−52.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.0% in 2011
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
61.6%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−66.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
−3%vs 2011
vs 5.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(6)
Diversity Score8%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(3)
Diversity Score5.3%(11)
Diversity Score
5
−34%vs 2011
vs 8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.0 min
+14%vs 2011
vs 6.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
46.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
38.0%
+9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
Female
46.8%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.4% in 2011
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.1%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. James, Michigan?

St. James, Michigan has about 205 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. James, Michigan earns about $40,250 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 $231,800, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in St. James, Michigan?

About 25.4% 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 11.2% of people in St. James, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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