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, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,072

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.4%6,393

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%440

Two or More

2.7%190

Black

0.4%26

Asian

0.3%23

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%175

High School Diploma

8.5%591

Some College (<1 yr)

1.9%130

Some College (1+ yr)

9.3%644

Associate's Degree

8.6%594

Bachelor's Degree

37.5%2,594

Master's Degree

25.4%1,762

Professional Degree

4.5%310

Doctorate

1%66

HS or Higher

99.1%

BA or Higher

68.3%

Graduate+

30.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$636,800

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

96.4%3,407

Renter-Occupied

3.6%126

Total Units

4,321

Homeownership

96.4%

Vacancy Rate

18.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%113

$50K–$100K

0.4%14

$150K–$200K

3.1%104

$200K–$300K

5.6%190

$300K–$500K

14.4%490

$500K–$1M

61.7%2,102

$1M+

11.6%394

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

11.4%492

2010–2019

42.4%1,830

2000–2009

26%1,125

1990–1999

17.6%762

1980–1989

0.3%12

1950–1959

2.3%100

Heating Fuel

Electricity

74.9%2,647

Bottled/LP Gas

18.3%646

Utility Gas

4.5%158

Other

2.3%82

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$116,383

Mean Household Incomei

$164,910

Per Capita Incomei

$82,804

Poverty Ratei

4.3%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

1,547

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%51

$15K–$20K

2.8%99

$20K–$25K

1.2%44

$25K–$30K

1.1%38

$30K–$35K

2.8%98

$35K–$40K

3.5%122

$40K–$45K

2.9%103

$45K–$50K

0.8%30

$50K–$60K

6.6%233

$60K–$75K

8.7%309

$75K–$100K

11.3%400

$100K–$125K

11.9%421

$125K–$150K

5.9%208

$150K–$200K

18.2%643

$200K+

20.8%734

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4185.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

United Kingdom

Germany

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,446

Avg. Commutei

50.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,451

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,083(15.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.1%Insured

0.9%Uninsured