St. James, Missouri

Infobox Settlement
official_name = St. James, Missouri
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of St. James, Missouri


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Missouri
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Phelps
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area_total_km2 = 7.2
area_land_km2 = 7.2
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area_total_sq_mi = 2.8
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 3704
population_density_km2 = 512.1
population_density_sq_mi = 1326.4

timezone = Central (CST)
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elevation_m = 333
elevation_ft = 1093
latd = 37 |latm = 59 |lats = 56 |latNS = N
longd = 91 |longm = 36 |longs = 59 |longEW = W

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St. James is a city in Phelps County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,704 at the 2000 census.

Geography

St. James is located at coor dms|37|59|56|N|91|36|59|W|city (37.998848, -91.616386)GR|1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km²), of which, 2.8 square miles (7.2 km²) of it is land and 0.36% is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 3,704 people, 1,504 households, and 955 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,326.4 people per square mile (512.6/km²). There were 1,629 housing units at an average density of 583.4/sq mi (225.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.79% White, 0.27% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.43% from other races, and 4.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.

There were 1,504 households out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,629, and the median income for a family was $29,952. Males had a median income of $24,962 versus $20,030 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,509. About 13.6% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.8% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

Historic places

* Maramec Iron Works District
* St. James Chapel
* Verkamp Shelter

History

St. James was the birthplace and part-time home of Mrs. Lucy Wortham James, a wealthy philanthropist known for her purchase and preservation of Maramec Spring Park. She was a descendant of Thomas James, who founded the Maramec Iron Works, and as such was a member of one of the most eminent local families. [http://www.missouritrout.com/mrslwjames.html] The James Foundation, a charitable organization she founded, is responsible for the St. James city park and library as well as Maramec Spring Park. She is a local hero, and St James' public elementary school is named for her. She and her family, along with the Maramec Iron Works, are emphasized in the school's lessons on local history, and the city library showcases items once belonging to her.

References

External links

* [http://www.stjamesmissouri.org/index.html Site for the City of St James and Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.missouritrout.com/mrslwjames.html Biography of Mrs. Lucy Wortham James]