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 $84,325 with a poverty rate of 19.26%. The median age in St. James is 37 years: 30.5 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. James was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,489 | 73.61% |
| Other race | 667 | 14.07% |
| Two or more races | 552 | 11.65% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.65% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,833 | 2.54 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Married | 875 | 3.08 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Non Family | 637 | 1.05 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Female | 258 | 3.72 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Male | 63 | 5.33 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
68.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 178 | 5.99% |
| Associates Degree | 281 | 9.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 411 | 13.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 111 | 3.73% |
| High School Graduate | 927 | 31.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 238 | 8.01% |
| Some College | 826 | 27.79% |
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 | 1,871 | 1,759 | 487 |
| Hispanic | 1,080 | 776 | 35 |
| Other Race | 347 | 203 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 294 | 228 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 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 26.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,404 | $56,143 | $36,066 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $50,969 | $71,154 | $18,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,048 | $41,573 | $33,772 |
| Overall | $42,011 | $60,321 | $30,427 |
| Some College | $40,930 | $68,816 | $30,885 |
$42,011
Average Earnings
$60,321
Average Male
$30,427
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.19% of St. James residents speak only English, while 36.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,119 | 496 | 23.41% |
| White | 2,517 | 382 | 15.18% |
| Other | 667 | 243 | 36.43% |
| Multiple | 552 | 230 | 41.67% |
| Native | 24 | 24 | 100% |
19.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.48%
Male Poverty Rate
22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. James is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. James is White, with 15.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.96% |
| Some College | 10.66% |
| High School | 7.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 15% |
| Female Employed | 8.35% |
| Male Employed | 3.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,286 | $92,448 |
| Households | $57,031 | $84,325 |
| Married Families | $99,321 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,639 | $60,863 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
167
Number of Veterans
161
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 81 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| World War II | 13 |
| Korea | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 86 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 167 | 6.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
9.6%
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
62.32%
Born in St. James
81.75%
Native Born
18.25%
Foreign Born
13.06%
Non Citizen
5.19%
Naturalized
81.75% of St. James residents were born in the United States, with 62.32% having been born in Minnesota. 13.06% 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% |