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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

St. James

Minnesota · 4,364 residents · 2.333 sq mi
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St. James has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,143. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,200. Households here earn about 28% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,364
−7%vs 2000
vs 4,695 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,871 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 2,012 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.9
+1%vs 2000
vs 35.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,143
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,196 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,288
−33%vs 2000
vs $15,336 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.6%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$250
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $334 in 2000
US average: $450
70.5%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
29.5% rent
1.8
+2%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(3,517)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(1,116)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score47%(2,205)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93%(4,060)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(293)
Asian0.7%(32)
Other5.8%(254)
Diversity Score29.1%(1,271)
29
−38%vs 2000
vs 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−4%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in St. James, Minnesota?

St. James, Minnesota has about 4,364 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in St. James, Minnesota earns about $22,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. James, Minnesota expensive?

In St. James, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $39,200, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in St. James, Minnesota?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in St. James, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.6% of people in St. James, Minnesota 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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