St. James, Missouri Population 2022
St. James is a city located in Phelps County Missouri. St. James has a 2020 population of 3,989. St. James is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -5.50% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,221 in 2010.
The average household income in St. James is $50,253 with a poverty rate of 19.12%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $678 per month, and the median house value is $92,000. The median age in St. James is 36.1 years, 34.7 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
St. James Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Jameswas:
- White: 93.67%
- Two or more races: 2.53%
- Native American: 1.59%
- Asian: 1.01%
- Black or African American: 0.61%
- Other race: 0.59%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,818 | 93.67% |
| Two or More Races | 103 | 2.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 65 | 1.59% |
| Asian | 41 | 1.01% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 0.61% |
| Some Other Race | 24 | 0.59% |
St. James Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,670 | 2.29 | 52.8 |
| Married | 739 | 3 | 72.7 |
| Non Family | 591 | 1.12 | 44.5 |
| Female | 298 | 2.83 | 20.5 |
| Male | 42 | 2.31 | 50 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 139 | 5.09% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 332 | 12.15% |
| High School Graduate | 856 | 31.33% |
| Some College | 385 | 14.09% |
| Associates Degree | 395 | 14.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 384 | 14.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 241 | 8.82% |
St. James Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,484 | 2,025 | 492 |
| Hispanic | 112 | 100 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 72 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 40 | 13 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | 23 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 13 |
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 native american people with a rate of 67.65%.
St. James Language by Age
St. James Language
97.31% of St. James residents speak only English, while 2.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.06% of the population.
St. James Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,481 | 637 | 18.30% |
| Multiple | 101 | 61 | 60.40% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 53 | 25.60% |
| Other | NaN% |
19.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.93%
Male Poverty Rate
26.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in St. James
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. James is White, with 18.30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. James is Hispanic, with 25.60% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.59%.
St. James Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
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 55-64.
St. James Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 380 | 13.13% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 9.72% |
| Native American | 9 | 26.47% |
St. James Veterans by Education
4.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
67.64%
Born in St. James
99.14%
Native Born
0.86%
Foreign Born
0.66%
Non Citizen
0.20%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.14% of St. James residents were born in the United States, with 67.64% having been born in Missouri. 0.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,989 | -15 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 4,004 | -15 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 4,019 | -15 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 4,034 | -15 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 4,049 | -15 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 4,064 | -48 | -1.17% |
| 2016 | 4,112 | -11 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 4,123 | -24 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 4,147 | -14 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 4,161 | -19 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 4,180 | -32 | -0.76% |
| 2011 | 4,212 | -9 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 4,221 | 517 | 1.32% |
| 2000 | 3,704 | 448 | 1.30% |
| 1990 | 3,256 | -72 | -0.22% |
| 1980 | 3,328 | 541 | 1.79% |
| 1970 | 2,787 | 0.00% |