St. James, Maryland facts for kids
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St. James, Maryland
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Location of St. James, Maryland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.04 sq mi (15.66 km2) |
| • Land | 6.04 sq mi (15.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,757 |
| • Density | 786.93/sq mi (303.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-69550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390346 |
St. James is a community located in Washington County, Maryland, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for collecting population data.
In 2020, about 4,757 people lived in St. James. It is also home to St. James School, Hagerstown, which is a small, private boarding school. Did you know that St. James used to be called "Lydia"?
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Where is St. James Located?
St. James is in the state of Maryland. According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers an area of about 6 square miles (15.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in St. James?
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| 2020 | 4,757 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,657 people living in St. James. There were 631 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these were families.
The population density was about 277 people per square mile. This means that, on average, 277 people lived in every square mile of the area.
Most people living in St. James were White (about 95.65%). There were also African American (2.29%) and Asian (1.21%) residents. A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 0.78% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many households (36.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70.8%) were married couples living together. About 16.8% of homes had just one person living there.
The average household had 2.62 people, and the average family had 2.94 people.
The population of St. James included people of all ages:
- About 24.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in St. James was 39 years.
Income in St. James
In 2000, the average income for a household in St. James was $53,750 per year. For families, the average income was $65,924 per year.
The average income per person in the community was $20,193. A small number of families (2.3%) and people (5.1%) lived below the poverty line. This included some children and older adults.
See also
- In Spanish: St. James (Maryland) para niños
