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St. James

Michigan · 145 residents · 1.029 sq mi
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St. James has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,000. Population has fallen 15% since 2019, a loss of 26 residents. Median home value is $238,600. With a median age of 64.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145
−15%since 2019
from 171 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
141 / sq mi
−15%since 2019
from 166 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
64.2
+6%since 2019
from 60.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
133170207244281201020202024St. James
2024269
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $45,625 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,782
−14%since 2019
from $41,722 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2019
from 21.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $227,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 82.5% in 2019
14.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−24%since 2019
from 5.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(2)
Diversity Score2.9%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(1)
Diversity Score4.2%(6)
Diversity Score
4
+45%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 35.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 92.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.3 min
−33%since 2019
from 9.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 61.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 36.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2019
from 45.6% in 2019
Female
65.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
Foreign born
10.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. James, Michigan?

St. James, Michigan has about 145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. James, Michigan earns about $63,000 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 $238,600.

How educated are people in St. James, Michigan?

About 38.4% 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 4.3% of people in St. James, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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