St. James, MD

City

Demographics of St. James

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

28.8%

Households with Children

43.7%

School Enrollment K-12

589

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.2%
School Age (5-17): 23.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.7%
Working Age (35-54): 29.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 6.8%
Seniors (65+): 19.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.3%
High School / GED: 34.6%
Some College or Associate's: 28.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 30.9%
Single Parents: 12.8%
Couples & Adults: 29.0%
Living Alone: 27.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%
Asian: 2.0%
Black or African American: 10.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 10.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 5.2%
Puerto Rican: 47.3%
Cuban: 2.3%
Dominican: 10.6%
Central American: 25.1%
South American: 2.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 60.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 51.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 3.1%
Other Black: 45.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 57.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 5.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 78.8%
Spanish: 12.5%
European & Indo-European: 2.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 4.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 5.4%
Middle School (5-8): 6.7%
High School (9-12): 10.7%
College / Graduate: 5.4%
Not Enrolled: 70.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in St. James

Neighborhood

Washington, MD

Downsville / Fairplay

Cedar Grove / Burtner

Conococheaque / Elmwood Farm

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources