State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,845.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.17%
Growth Since 2010
-6.67%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
St. James, Minnesota Population 2021
4,298
St. James is a city located in Watonwan County Minnesota. With a 2020 population of 4,298, it is the 167th largest city in Minnesota and the 5211th largest city in the United States . St. James is currently declining at a rate of -1.17% annually and its population has decreased by -6.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,605 in 2010. St. James reached it's highest population of 4,695 in 2000. Spanning over 2 miles, St. James has a population density of 1,845 people per square mile.
The average household income in St. James is $56,124 with a poverty rate of 15.32%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $640 per month, and the median house value is $82,500. The median age in St. James is 37.1 years, 30.9 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
St. James Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. James was:
- White: 80.11%
- Other race: 19.64%
- Black or African American: 0.09%
- Two or more races: 0.09%
- Native American: 0.07%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of St. James, Minnesota is 4,298 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,451.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,605.
St. James, Minnesota Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,560 | 80.11% |
| Some Other Race | 873 | 19.64% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.09% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.07% |
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St. James Population by Race
St. James Population Pyramid $2021
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St. James Population by Age
St. James Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,763 | 2.48 | 70.6 |
| Married | 773 | 3.51 | 90 |
| Non Family | 716 | 1.09 | 56.3 |
| Female | 161 | 3.15 | 45.3 |
| Male | 113 | 3.35 | 63.7 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
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St. James Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 334 | 11.58% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 248 | 8.60% |
| High School Graduate | 1,350 | 46.79% |
| Some College | 427 | 14.80% |
| Associates Degree | 188 | 6.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 259 | 8.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 79 | 2.74% |
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St. James Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
St. James Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,012 | 1,795 | 334 |
| Hispanic | 866 | 501 | 4 |
| Other Race | 441 | 217 | |
| Black | 4 | 4 | |
| Native American | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.60%.
St. James Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,935
Average Earnings
$47,963
Average Male
$24,112
Average Female
St. James Earnings by Educational Attainment
St. James Language by Age
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St. James Language
65.32% of St. James residents speak only English, while 34.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.86% of the population.
St. James Language
St. James Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,860 | 357 | 19.19% |
| White | 2,520 | 314 | 12.46% |
| Other | 873 | 124 | 14.20% |
15.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.11%
Male Poverty Rate
16.57%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in St. James
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. James is Hispanic, with 19.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. James is White, with 12.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.50%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.19%.
St. James Poverty
St. James Poverty Rate by Education
St. James Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
St. James Married by Age and Sex
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St. James Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
St. James Marital Status by Race
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St. James Marital Status
St. James Veterans by War
St. James Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 6.89% |
St. James Veterans by Race
St. James Veterans by Education
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15.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
St. James Veterans by Education
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63.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
St. James Employment by Age
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St. James Employment by Race
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St. James Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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81.66%
Native Born
18.34%
Foreign Born
15.80%
Non Citizen
2.54%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
81.66% of St. James residents were born in the United States, with 64.27% having been born in Minnesota. 15.80% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
St. James Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,298 | -51 | -1.17% |
| 2020 | 4,349 | -51 | -1.16% |
| 2019 | 4,400 | -51 | -1.15% |
| 2018 | 4,451 | 23 | 0.52% |
| 2017 | 4,428 | -34 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 4,462 | -11 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 4,473 | 10 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 4,463 | -44 | -0.98% |
| 2013 | 4,507 | -35 | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 4,542 | -28 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 4,570 | -18 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 4,588 | -107 | -0.23% |
| 2000 | 4,695 | 331 | 0.73% |
| 1990 | 4,364 | 18 | 0.04% |
| 1980 | 4,346 | 319 | 0.77% |
| 1970 | 4,027 | -147 | -0.36% |
| 1960 | 4,174 | 313 | 0.78% |
| 1950 | 3,861 | 461 | 1.28% |
| 1940 | 3,400 | 592 | 1.93% |
| 1930 | 2,808 | 135 | 0.49% |
| 1920 | 2,673 | 66 | 0.13% |
| 1900 | 2,607 | 0.00% |