St. James is a city located in Watonwan County Minnesota. St. James has a 2024 population of 4,669. St. James is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -2.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,789 in 2020.
The average household income in St. James is $76,057 with a poverty rate of 20.84%. The median age in St. James is 36.9 years: 30 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. James was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,686 | 77.49% |
| Two or more races | 569 | 11.96% |
| Other race | 491 | 10.32% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.15% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,852 | 2.53 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Married | 855 | 3.36 | 95 | 5 |
| Non Family | 725 | 1.08 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Female | 217 | 3.08 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Male | 55 | 6.51 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
74.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 181 | 6.04% |
| Associates Degree | 270 | 9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 376 | 12.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 109 | 3.63% |
| High School Graduate | 998 | 33.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 273 | 9.1% |
| Some College | 792 | 26.41% |
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 | 1,951 | 1,816 | 485 |
| Hispanic | 1,020 | 701 | 0 |
| Other Race | 294 | 161 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 248 | 189 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 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 white people with a rate of 24.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,107 | $63,906 | $35,096 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $69,091 |
| High School Graduate | $37,222 | $68,015 | $15,536 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,284 | $39,800 | $30,945 |
| Overall | $40,246 | $54,122 | $28,445 |
| Some College | $41,167 | $69,196 | $29,413 |
$40,246
Average Earnings
$54,122
Average Male
$28,445
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.24% of St. James residents speak only English, while 35.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,088 | 545 | 26.1% |
| White | 2,546 | 390 | 15.32% |
| Multiple | 569 | 235 | 41.3% |
| Other | 491 | 230 | 46.84% |
20.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.47%
Male Poverty Rate
25.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. James is Other, with 46.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. James is White, with 15.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.55% |
| High School | 14.51% |
| Some College | 10.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 24% |
| Female Employed | 8.1% |
| Male Employed | 3.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,023 | $87,265 |
| Households | $50,938 | $76,057 |
| Married Families | $93,229 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,676 | $54,300 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
51.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
210
Number of Veterans
191
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 92 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 79 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 210 | 7.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
10.7%
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
61.59%
Born in St. James
79.97%
Native Born
20.03%
Foreign Born
14.99%
Non Citizen
5.05%
Naturalized
79.97% of St. James residents were born in the United States, with 61.59% having been born in Minnesota. 14.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,519 | -30 | -0.66% |
| 2028 | 4,549 | -30 | -0.66% |
| 2027 | 4,579 | -30 | -0.65% |
| 2026 | 4,609 | -30 | -0.65% |
| 2025 | 4,639 | -30 | -0.64% |
| 2024 | 4,669 | -30 | -0.64% |
| 2023 | 4,699 | -15 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 4,714 | -27 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 4,741 | -48 | -1% |
| 2020 | 4,789 | 405 | 9.24% |
| 2019 | 4,384 | -55 | -1.24% |
| 2018 | 4,439 | 16 | 0.36% |
| 2017 | 4,423 | -43 | -0.96% |
| 2016 | 4,466 | -8 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 4,474 | 11 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 4,463 | -44 | -0.98% |
| 2013 | 4,507 | -36 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 4,543 | -27 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 4,570 | -19 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 4,589 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,695 | 331 | 7.58% |
| 1990 | 4,364 | 18 | 0.41% |
| 1980 | 4,346 | 319 | 7.92% |
| 1970 | 4,027 | -147 | -3.52% |
| 1960 | 4,174 | 313 | 8.11% |
| 1950 | 3,861 | 461 | 13.56% |
| 1940 | 3,400 | 592 | 21.08% |
| 1930 | 2,808 | 135 | 5.05% |
| 1920 | 2,673 | 66 | 2.53% |
| 1900 | 2,607 | -1,912 | -42.31% |