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James

Wyoming · 536 residents · 3.204 sq mi
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James has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,946. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,000. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
536
−3%since 2000
from 552 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
167 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+6%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4054835626407182000201020202024James
2024431
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,946
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,405
+89%since 2000
from $18,708 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2022
Median gross rent
$684
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−43.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+77%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(468)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(54)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.1%(135)
Diversity Score
25
+53%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+26%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in James, Wyoming?

James, Wyoming has about 536 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in James, Wyoming?

The typical household in James, Wyoming earns about $49,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is James, Wyoming expensive?

In James, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $141,000, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in James, Wyoming?

About 5.1% 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 2.1% of people in James, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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