Demographics & People — St. James, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,740 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,800 |
| Median Age | 37.6 |
| Total Households | 1,833 |
| Family Households | 1,196 |
| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4703 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,489 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,119 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,088 |
| Other groups | 1,710 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,593 |
| German | 1,488 |
| Norwegian | 783 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 575 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 363 |
| Swedish | 296 |
| American | 287 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 229 |
Language
| English Only | 2,810 |
| Spanish | 1,637 |
| Population 5+ | 4,447 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 210 |
| Population 18+ | 3,426 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for St. James, Minnesota.