St. James, Minnesota Population 2022
St. James is a city located in Watonwan County Minnesota. St. James has a 2020 population of 4,247. St. James is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -7.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,588 in 2010.
The average household income in St. James is $56,124 with a poverty rate of 16.39%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $625 per month, and the median house value is $81,400. 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. Jameswas:
- White: 81.81%
- Other race: 17.92%
- Two or more races: 0.18%
- Black or African American: 0.09%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,611 | 81.81% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.09% |
| Some Other Race | 791 | 17.92% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.18% |
St. James Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,859 | 2.34 | 68.7 |
| Married | 787 | 3.34 | 89.6 |
| Male | 62 | 4 | 74.2 |
| Female | 188 | 3.18 | 40.4 |
| Non Family | 822 | 1.07 | 54.9 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 346 | 11.83% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 220 | 7.52% |
| High School Graduate | 1,155 | 39.50% |
| Some College | 526 | 17.99% |
| Associates Degree | 237 | 8.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 347 | 11.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 93 | 3.18% |
St. James Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,061 | 1,864 | 435 |
| Hispanic | 859 | 490 | 5 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | |
| Other Race | 426 | 206 |
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 21.11%.
$34,725
Average Earnings
$44,559
Average Male
$26,744
Average Female
St. James Language by Age
St. James Language
66.15% of St. James residents speak only English, while 33.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.01% of the population.
St. James Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,561 | 315 | 12.30% |
| Other | 146 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 1,789 | 398 | 22.25% |
16.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.28%
Male Poverty Rate
17.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in St. James
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. James is White, with 12.30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. James is Hispanic, with 22.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.10%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.09%.
St. James Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
St. James Married by Age and Sex
St. James Marriage
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 45-54.
St. James Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 179 | 6.49% |
St. James Veterans by Education
18.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
63.41%
Born in St. James
81.17%
Native Born
18.83%
Foreign Born
16.27%
Non Citizen
2.56%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
81.17% of St. James residents were born in the United States, with 63.41% having been born in Minnesota. 16.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 2,607 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 2,673 | 66 | 0.13% |
| 1930 | 2,808 | 135 | 0.49% |
| 1940 | 3,400 | 592 | 1.93% |
| 1950 | 3,861 | 461 | 1.28% |
| 1960 | 4,174 | 313 | 0.78% |
| 1970 | 4,027 | -147 | -0.36% |
| 1980 | 4,346 | 319 | 0.77% |
| 1990 | 4,364 | 18 | 0.04% |
| 2000 | 4,695 | 331 | 0.73% |
| 2010 | 4,588 | -107 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 4,570 | -18 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 4,542 | -28 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 4,507 | -35 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 4,463 | -44 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 4,473 | 10 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 4,462 | -11 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 4,428 | -34 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 4,451 | 23 | 0.52% |
| 2019 | 4,400 | -51 | -1.15% |
| 2020 | 4,349 | -51 | -1.16% |
| 2021 | 4,298 | -51 | -1.17% |
| 2022 | 4,247 | -51 | -1.19% |