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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

St. James

North Carolina · 804 residents · 9.114 sq mi
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St. James is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,656. Population has fallen 70% since 2009, a loss of 1,918 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $297,200. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 136% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

804
−70%vs 2009
vs 2,722 in 2009
2000 – 2025
88 / sq mi
−70%vs 2009
vs 299 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
59.1
−7%vs 2009
vs 63.6 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
1772K4K6K8K2000201020202024St. James
20247K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$92,656
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $79,184 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$50,567
+4%vs 2009
vs $48,855 in 2009
US average: $21,522
0.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$297,200
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $473,000 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$1,457
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,038 in 2009
US average: $602
90.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 93.5% in 2009
9.1% rent
3.2
−46%vs 2009
vs 6.0 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,622)
Black1.3%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(16)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score9%(244)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(783)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.6%(5)
Diversity Score4%(32)
4
−55%vs 2009
vs 9 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.8%
−5.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 61.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 97.9% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
22.2%
−4.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 26.9% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in St. James, North Carolina?

St. James, North Carolina has about 804 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in St. James, North Carolina earns about $92,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. James, North Carolina expensive?

In St. James, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $297,200, and the typical rent is about $1,457 a month.

How educated are people in St. James, North Carolina?

About 55.8% of adults age 25 and over in St. James, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. James, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in St. James, North Carolina 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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