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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

St. James

Missouri · 3,704 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 $24,629. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $64,200. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,704
+14%since 1990
from 3,256 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
867 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 762 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.1
+3%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024St. James
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,629
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,045 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,509
+35%since 1990
from $10,721 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$399
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 62.4% in 1990
40.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(3,241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score1.1%(37)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(3,458)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(34)
Asian0.3%(11)
Diversity Score3.9%(143)
Diversity Score
4
+237%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.2%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
−11%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. James, Missouri?

St. James, Missouri has about 3,704 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in St. James, Missouri earns about $24,629 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 $64,200, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in St. James, Missouri?

About 12.9% 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 17.2% of people in St. James, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. James, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, St. James, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 448 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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