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St. James

North Carolina · 6,529 residents · 9.114 sq mi
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St. James is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,814. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,725 residents. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $455,500. With a median age of 69.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 96% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 69.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,529
+712%since 2000
from 804 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
716 / sq mi
+712%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
69.3
+17%since 2000
from 59.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1772K4K6K8K2000201020202024St. James
20247K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,814
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,257
+43%since 2000
from $50,567 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$455,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,867
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
4.4% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(6,258)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(76)
Asian0.8%(51)
Other1%(62)
Diversity Score8.2%(533)
Diversity Score
8
+102%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.6 min
+329%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
47.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
23.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 20.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−97.7 ptssince 2013
from 98.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

St. James, North Carolina has about 6,529 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. James, North Carolina earns about $110,814 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 $455,500, and the typical rent is about $1,867 a month.

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

About 66.1% 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 3.2% 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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