Demographics & People — St. James, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,901 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,500 |
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| Median Age | 68.0 |
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| Total Households | 3,369 |
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| Family Households | 2,889 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.05 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1434 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,137 |
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| Black or African American | 29 |
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| Asian | 29 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 454 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,551 |
| Irish | 1,288 |
| English | 1,161 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,080 |
| Italian | 665 |
| American | 370 |
| Polish | 307 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 268 |
| Other groups | 244 |
| Swedish | 232 |
Language
| English Only | 6,351 |
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| Spanish | 343 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,859 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 827 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,266 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for St. James, North Carolina.
