St. James City is a CDP located in Lee County Florida. St. James City has a 2024 population of 3,446. St. James City is currently declining at a rate of -0.69% annually and its population has decreased by -1.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,510 in 2020.
The average household income in St. James City is $96,126 with a poverty rate of 7.41%. The median age in St. James City is 62.9 years: 62.4 years for males, and 63.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. James City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,615 | 93.99% |
| Two or more races | 114 | 2.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 79 | 2.05% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,852 | 2.08 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Married | 1,105 | 2.41 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Non Family | 627 | 1.18 | 97 | 3 |
| Female | 69 | 2.97 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Male | 51 | 4.67 | 100 | 0 |
2.49
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
89.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 212 | 6.11% |
| Associates Degree | 260 | 7.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 432 | 12.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 398 | 11.48% |
| High School Graduate | 1,178 | 33.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 1.38% |
| Some College | 940 | 27.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,343 | 3,095 | 805 |
| Islander | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 30 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 14 |
| Asian | 23 | 11 | 11 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 58.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $48,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $120,547 | $98,750 | $121,094 |
| High School Graduate | $43,933 | $61,075 | $35,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,228 | $0 | $31,167 |
| Overall | $31,856 | $42,857 | $22,941 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $16,774 |
$31,856
Average Earnings
$42,857
Average Male
$22,941
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.54% of St. James City residents speak only English, while 5.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,606 | 273 | 7.57% |
| Asian | 23 | 12 | 52.17% |
7.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.51%
Male Poverty Rate
7.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. James City is Asian, with 52.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. James City is White, with 7.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.69% |
| Some College | 3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.56% |
| Male Employed | 3.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,391 | $104,745 |
| Households | $64,539 | $96,126 |
| Married Families | $85,288 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,761 | $77,403 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.6%
Male Marriage Rate
67.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
616
Number of Veterans
499
Male Veterans
117
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 263 |
| First Gulf War | 72 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 33 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 208 |
| 35 to 54 | 178 |
| 65 to 74 | 139 |
| 55 to 64 | 91 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 602 | 17.9% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 58.33% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 36.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.9%
Labor Force Participation
32.2%
Employment Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
20.96%
Born in St. James City
95.19%
Native Born
4.81%
Foreign Born
0.91%
Non Citizen
3.9%
Naturalized
95.19% of St. James City residents were born in the United States, with 20.96% having been born in Florida. 0.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,446 | -24 | -0.69% |
| 2023 | 3,470 | -24 | -0.69% |
| 2022 | 3,494 | -57 | -1.61% |
| 2021 | 3,551 | 41 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 3,510 | 21 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 3,489 | 52 | 1.51% |
| 2018 | 3,437 | -234 | -6.37% |
| 2017 | 3,671 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 3,667 | -233 | -5.97% |
| 2015 | 3,900 | 159 | 4.25% |
| 2014 | 3,741 | 290 | 8.4% |
| 2013 | 3,451 | 16 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 3,435 | 233 | 7.28% |
| 2011 | 3,202 | -582 | -15.38% |
| 2010 | 3,784 | 0 | 0% |