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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

St. James

New York · 12,703 residents · 4.564 sq mi
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St. James is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,571. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $178,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,703
−4%vs 2000
vs 13,268 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,783 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 2,907 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.0
−5%vs 2000
vs 39.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$51,571
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,144 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,333
−35%vs 2000
vs $29,643 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$178,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $225,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$844
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $877 in 2000
US average: $450
86.7%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.2% in 2000
13.3% rent
3.5
+9%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(12,604)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(307)
Asian0.4%(50)
Other0.3%(38)
Diversity Score7.6%(966)
8
−36%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.7%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.7%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.1 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

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

St. James, New York has about 12,703 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in St. James, New York earns about $51,571 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 $178,900, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

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

About 26.7% 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 2.0% of people in St. James, New York 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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