Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

St. James, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,916

Median Agei

49.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.2%3,531

Two or More

5.4%211

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%134

Black

0.5%21

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.6%265

High School Diploma

28.5%789

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%234

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%406

Associate's Degree

4.3%119

Bachelor's Degree

11.7%325

Master's Degree

3.1%87

Professional Degree

5.1%142

Doctorate

0.3%8

HS or Higher

85.8%

BA or Higher

20.3%

Graduate+

8.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$142,000

Median Renti

$695

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.1%928

Renter-Occupied

41.9%668

Total Units

1,992

Homeownership

58.1%

Vacancy Rate

19.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%16

$50K–$100K

17.6%163

$100K–$150K

38.6%358

$150K–$200K

13.8%128

$200K–$300K

23.2%215

$300K–$500K

5.2%48

Rent Distribution

Under $500

168

$500–$750

144

$750–$1,000

202

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%17

2010–2019

6.2%123

2000–2009

11.5%230

1990–1999

15.1%300

1980–1989

9.3%186

1970–1979

18.7%373

1960–1969

12.8%254

1950–1959

9.5%189

1940–1949

2.4%48

1939 or earlier

13.7%272

Heating Fuel

Electricity

59.2%945

Utility Gas

36.5%583

Wood

3.8%61

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,453

Mean Household Incomei

$58,640

Per Capita Incomei

$24,941

Poverty Ratei

18%

Unemploymenti

7.5%

Labor Forcei

1,624

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%89

$10K–$15K

1.6%26

$15K–$20K

11.2%178

$20K–$25K

4.4%70

$25K–$30K

7.5%120

$30K–$35K

6.1%97

$35K–$40K

4.8%76

$40K–$45K

2.9%46

$45K–$50K

1.7%27

$50K–$60K

17.7%283

$60K–$75K

11.9%190

$75K–$100K

10.8%173

$100K–$125K

8.5%135

$125K–$150K

3.6%57

$150K–$200K

0.7%11

$200K+

1.1%18

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

134

Avg. Tenant Renti

$273/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers73 homes92% occupied$273/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

LIHTC56 homes

Tax-credit funded affordable housing developed by private builders

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,453/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

81%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

15%

Who Receives This Housing

93% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

27% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

401%

By Region

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

309(10.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.8%Insured

9.2%Uninsured