St. James, New York facts for kids
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St. James, New York
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Welcome to St. James
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 St. James, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.57 sq mi (11.82 km2) |
| • Land | 4.56 sq mi (11.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,487 |
| • Density | 2,955.08/sq mi (1,141.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-64584 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0963553 |
St. James is a small community called a hamlet in Suffolk County, New York. It is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). About 13,487 people lived there in 2020. St. James is part of the Town of Smithtown. You can find it on the North Shore of Long Island. The ZIP code for St. James is 11780.
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St. James: A Look at Its Past
In the early 1900s, St. James was a popular vacation spot. Many famous actors and entertainers loved to spend their summers here. Some of these well-known people included Lionel, Ethel, and John Barrymore, along with Buster Keaton, Myrna Loy, and Irving Berlin.
Famous People from St. James
Many interesting people have lived in St. James. These include:
- Stanford White, a famous architect.
- William Jay Gaynor, who was a judge and also the Mayor of New York City.
- Wilton Decker, who invented the electronic piano.
- Mick Foley, a professional wrestler.
- Soledad O'Brien, a television personality.
- John Miceli, the drummer for the band Meat Loaf.
- John Petrucci, the lead guitar player for the band Dream Theater.
Historic Places in St. James
The St. James General Store is a very old and special place. It is located on Moriches Road. People say it is the oldest general store in the United States that has been open all the time. This store and other old buildings were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. They are part of the Saint James District.
Many of these old buildings from the 1800s are found along New York State Route 25A. This road is also known as North Country Road. One important building is the Saint James Episcopal Church. The hamlet got its name from this church in the 1850s. In 1873, the St. James Rail Road Station was built. Even though it is small, this historic station is the second-oldest one on the Long Island Rail Road.
Exploring the Geography of St. James
St. James is located at coordinates 40.877202 degrees North and -73.155260 degrees West. This means it's on the eastern part of Long Island.
According to the United States Census Bureau, St. James covers an area of about 4.5 square miles (11.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land. To the north of St. James, you will find the Village of Head of the Harbor and Stony Brook Harbor.
St. James is in the eastern part of the town of Smithtown. It is located east of the hamlet of Smithtown. Just east of St. James is the main campus of Stony Brook University. This is a large public research university.
St. James is about a 15-minute drive from Port Jefferson. This makes it easy to get to the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry. The ferry can take you across the Long Island Sound to New England. This is a great way to travel and avoid traffic in New York City.
People and Population in St. James
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| 2000 | 13,268 | — | |
| 2010 | 13,338 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 13,487 | 1.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 13,268 people living in St. James. There were 4,555 households and 3,466 families. The population density was about 2,924 people per square mile.
Diversity in St. James
Most of the people in St. James are White (97.36%). Other groups include African American (0.27%), Native American (0.05%), and Asian (1.24%). About 3.45% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, 36.6% had children under 18 living with them. About 66.5% were married couples. The average household had 2.81 people, and the average family had 3.27 people.
Age Groups
The population in St. James is spread across different age groups. About 25.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 18.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in St. James was 39 years old.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in St. James was $71,144. For families, the average income was $82,291. The income per person was $29,643. A small number of families (1.6%) and people (2.6%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: St. James (Nueva York) para niños
