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James

Wyoming · 431 residents · 3.204 sq mi
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James is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,750. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 121 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 56% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
431
−22%since 2000
from 552 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
135 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+2%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4054835626407182000201020202024James
2024431
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,750
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,364
+228%since 2000
from $18,708 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.7%
+64.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.272
−37%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade27.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance19.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(504)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(90)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(395)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.9%(17)
Other4.4%(19)
Diversity Score19.6%(84)
Diversity Score
20
+20%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.6%
−58.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
58.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2012
from 23.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+22.7 ptssince 2017
from 67.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 92.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 5.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in James, Wyoming?

James, Wyoming has about 431 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in James, Wyoming?

The typical household in James, Wyoming earns about $118,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in James, Wyoming?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in James, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in James, Wyoming?

About 0.0% of people in James, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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