St. James is a city located in Phelps County Missouri. St. James has a 2024 population of 3,898. St. James is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,918 in 2020.
The average household income in St. James is $56,700 with a poverty rate of 19.71%. The median age in St. James is 37.2 years: 34.6 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. James was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,713 | 94.19% |
| Two or more races | 137 | 3.48% |
| Asian | 47 | 1.19% |
| Other race | 26 | 0.66% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,602 | 2.3 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Married | 712 | 3.14 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Non Family | 486 | 1.02 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Female | 296 | 2.43 | 7.8 | 92.2 |
| Male | 108 | 2.16 | 25 | 75 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
50.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 201 | 7.68% |
| Associates Degree | 232 | 8.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 288 | 11% |
| Graduate Degree | 299 | 11.43% |
| High School Graduate | 978 | 37.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 111 | 4.24% |
| Some College | 508 | 19.41% |
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 | 2,409 | 2,188 | 544 |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 29 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 64 | 38 | 24 |
| Asian | 47 | 47 | 19 |
| Other Race | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 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 asian people with a rate of 40.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $26,579 | $0 | $24,536 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,250 | $36,771 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,021 | $36,954 | $13,947 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,165 | $36,975 | $24,617 |
| Some College | $34,849 | $36,154 | $33,450 |
$35,165
Average Earnings
$36,975
Average Male
$24,617
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.02% of St. James residents speak only English, while 2.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,326 | 654 | 19.66% |
| Multiple | 137 | 46 | 33.58% |
| Other | 26 | 26 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 200 | 26 | 13% |
19.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.08%
Male Poverty Rate
25.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. James is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. James is Hispanic, with 13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.96% |
| High School | 21.46% |
| Some College | 9.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 40.63% |
| Female Employed | 20.39% |
| Male Employed | 5.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,148 | $67,983 |
| Households | $50,730 | $56,700 |
| Married Families | $57,959 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,355 | $28,774 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
314
Number of Veterans
298
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 140 |
| First Gulf War | 80 |
| World War II | 23 |
| Korea | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 166 |
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 265 | 9.76% |
| Other Race | 26 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 40.63% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 21.28% |
| Black | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
78.06%
Born in St. James
97.56%
Native Born
2.44%
Foreign Born
0.99%
Non Citizen
1.45%
Naturalized
97.56% of St. James residents were born in the United States, with 78.06% having been born in Missouri. 0.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,873 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 3,878 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2027 | 3,883 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2026 | 3,888 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 3,893 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2024 | 3,898 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 3,903 | -20 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 3,923 | 17 | 0.44% |
| 2021 | 3,906 | -12 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 3,918 | -114 | -2.83% |
| 2019 | 4,032 | -13 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 4,045 | -17 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 4,062 | -48 | -1.17% |
| 2016 | 4,110 | -9 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 4,119 | -22 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 4,141 | -16 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 4,157 | -18 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 4,175 | -30 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 4,205 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 4,215 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,704 | 448 | 13.76% |
| 1990 | 3,256 | -72 | -2.16% |
| 1980 | 3,328 | 541 | 19.41% |
| 1970 | 2,787 | -1,086 | -28.04% |