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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

St. James

Missouri · 3,256 residents · 4.272 sq mi
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St. James has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,045. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,700. With a median age of 38.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,256
−12%vs 2000
vs 3,704 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.8
−3%vs 2000
vs 40.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024St. James
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 57.6%(249)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 96.8%(222)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 145.5%(180)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 195.4%(177)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.2%(138)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3414.1%(459)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4412.3%(400)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 547.2%(234)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6410.3%(334)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 7413%(423)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 849.7%(315)
US avg: 4%
85 and over3.8%(125)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,045
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,629 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,721
−26%vs 2000
vs $14,509 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
17.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,700
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$274
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $399 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
62.4%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.8% in 2000
37.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(3,458)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(34)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(3,241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0.2%(8)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.1%(120)
Cuban0.4%(14)
Ancestry
Irish17.7%(695)
German17.3%(679)
American11.8%(463)
Italian7.9%(311)
English7.9%(310)
French6.2%(244)
Greek2.1%(81)
Scottish0.7%(27)
Hungarian0.7%(26)
Turkish0.7%(26)
Arab0.2%(8)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Syrian0.2%(8)
Dutch0.2%(6)
Polish0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.8%
−13.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.4%(398)
Married55.7%(807)
Widowed6.9%(100)
Divorced10%(145)
Women 15+
Never married21.9%(390)
Married41.8%(743)
Widowed11.5%(204)
Divorced24.8%(441)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. James, Missouri?

St. James, Missouri has about 3,256 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in St. James, Missouri earns about $17,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. James, Missouri expensive?

In St. James, Missouri, the median home is worth about $38,700, and the typical rent is about $274 a month.

How educated are people in St. James, Missouri?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in St. James, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 17.3% of people in St. James, Missouri 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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