Demographics & People — St. James, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,680 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~12,300 |
| Median Age | 47.4 |
| Total Households | 4,962 |
| Family Households | 3,529 |
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,657 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Asian | 611 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,588 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Italian | 3,891 |
| Irish | 3,064 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,894 |
| German | 2,264 |
| Other groups | 2,195 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,289 |
| Polish | 904 |
| American | 746 |
| English | 636 |
| Hispanic: South American | 443 |
Language
| English Only | 11,751 |
| Spanish | 1,014 |
| Population 5+ | 13,296 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 548 |
| Population 18+ | 10,990 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| 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, New York.