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James

Wyoming · 455 residents · 3.204 sq mi
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James has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,822. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 97 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $332,000. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 166%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
455
−18%since 2000
from 552 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
142 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+10%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4054835626407182000201020202024James
2024431
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,822
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,561
+85%since 2000
from $18,708 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade29.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$332,000
+166%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2022
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+242%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(366)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(67)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34%(155)
Diversity Score
34
+108%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+137%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in James, Wyoming?

James, Wyoming has about 455 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in James, Wyoming?

The typical household in James, Wyoming earns about $60,822 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 $332,000.

How educated are people in James, Wyoming?

About 22.5% 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 28.2% of people in James, Wyoming 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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