St. James, MO

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in St. James

Neighborhood

Phelps, MO

Schundler / Flag Spring

Scott Ford / Iron Center

Birds Nest / Idlewild

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

Demographics of St. James

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

20.2%

Households with Children

27.4%

School Enrollment K-12

308

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.4%
School Age (5-17): 15.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.2%
Working Age (35-54): 17.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.8%
Seniors (65+): 22.9%

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: 14.2%
High School / GED: 38.1%
Some College or Associate's: 27.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.3%

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: 13.5%
Single Parents: 13.9%
Couples & Adults: 40.7%
Living Alone: 31.9%

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: 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 21.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 78.7%

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: 78.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 20.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

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: 99.0%
Spanish: 0.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

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: 3.7%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 3.1%
High School (9-12): 7.9%
College / Graduate: 4.1%
Not Enrolled: 77.2%

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