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St. James

New York · 13,244 residents · 4.564 sq mi
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St. James is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,368. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $652,700. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,244
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13,268 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,902 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,907 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+21%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024St. James
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,368
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,144 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,390
+131%since 2000
from $29,643 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.2%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+8%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$652,700
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,218
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $877 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+45%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(12,543)
Black0.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(458)
Asian1.2%(163)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(1,583)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(10,705)
Black0.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(1,534)
Asian5.7%(750)
Other1.7%(226)
Diversity Score41.2%(5,459)
Diversity Score
41
+246%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+24%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 87.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 90.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. James, New York?

St. James, New York has about 13,244 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. James, New York earns about $142,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. James, New York expensive?

In St. James, New York, the median home is worth about $652,700, and the typical rent is about $2,218 a month.

How educated are people in St. James, New York?

About 49.7% of adults age 25 and over in St. James, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. James, New York?

About 3.3% of people in St. James, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. James, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, St. James, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 541 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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