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St. James

North Carolina · 3,165 residents · 9.114 sq mi
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St. James is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,125. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,361 residents. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $492,700. With a median age of 65.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 96% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 65.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,165
+294%since 2000
from 804 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
347 / sq mi
+294%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
65.0
+10%since 2000
from 59.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1772K4K6K8K2000201020202024St. James
20247K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,125
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,656 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,413
+8%since 2000
from $50,567 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing12.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$492,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
−59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,457 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−23.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
4.3% rent
Vacancy rate
31.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+72%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(783)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(3,076)
Black1%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(27)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other0.6%(20)
Diversity Score7.4%(234)
Diversity Score
7
+83%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+189%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.7%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

St. James, North Carolina has about 3,165 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. James, North Carolina earns about $89,125 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 $492,700, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

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

About 63.6% 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 2.0% 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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