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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

St. James

New York · 13,268 residents · 4.564 sq mi
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St. James is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,144. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $225,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 64% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,268
+4%since 1990
from 12,703 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,907 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 2,783 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+6%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024St. James
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,144
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,571 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,643
+53%since 1990
from $19,333 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$225,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $178,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$877
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $844 in 1990
US average: $602
89.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 86.7% in 1990
10.8% rent
3.2
−9%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(12,604)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(307)
Asian0.4%(50)
Diversity Score7.6%(966)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(12,543)
Black0.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(458)
Asian1.2%(163)
Diversity Score11.9%(1,583)
12
+57%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.1%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 26.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.3%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
−13%since 1990
from 27.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

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 13,268 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in St. James, New York earns about $71,144 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 $225,600, and the typical rent is about $877 a month.

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

About 31.1% 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 2.6% 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 565 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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