St. James township, Michigan
St. James township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
St. James township is a geographic entity located in Charlevoix County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 257. The land area covers 20.35 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 257 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 54.8 yrs | ±6.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 164 | ±30 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 446 | ±57 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 164 | ±30 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 282 | ±54 |
| Median Home Value | $327,400 | ±$64,141 |
| Median Gross Rent | $850 | ±$208 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,333 | ±$14,819 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,715 | ±$4,704 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | ±6.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 38 | ±26 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.2% | ±9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 125 | ±37 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.1% | ±5.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF ST JAMES
GUS Population: 256 (2024)
ID: 106459
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
PO BOX 85, BEAVER ISLAND MI 49782-0085
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GUS Population: 26,105 (2024)
ID: 225263
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHARLENOIX CO CLERK FISCAL OFFICER
203 ANTRIM ST, CHARLEVOIX MI 49720-1368
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Education
Listing 1 local institution (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | BEAVER ISLAND, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 2 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BEAVER ISLAND DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 26400 DONEGAL BAY ROAD, BEAVER ISLAND, MI, 49782 |
(231) 448-2701
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ENGADINE LIBRARY
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Library | 21.3 mi away | W 13920 MELVILLE STREET, ENGADINE, MI, 49827 |
(906) 477-6313
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CROSS VILLAGE 1E, MI US, located 31.1 miles from St. James township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6° | 13.3° | 19.9° | 1.79" | 20.9" |
| February | 28.1° | 12.2° | 20.1° | 1.23" | 16.9" |
| March | 37.4° | 19.2° | 28.3° | 1.90" | 9.7" |
| April | 49.4° | 30.0° | 39.7° | 2.90" | 5.7" |
| May | 62.4° | 41.1° | 51.7° | 3.04" | 0.1" |
| June | 70.3° | 51.4° | 60.8° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 74.1° | 57.1° | 65.6° | 2.77" | 0.0" |
| August | 73.6° | 57.1° | 65.4° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| September | 67.0° | 50.6° | 58.8° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| October | 54.6° | 40.6° | 47.6° | 4.39" | 0.1" |
| November | 43.1° | 31.2° | 37.1° | 2.92" | 5.9" |
| December | 32.7° | 22.2° | 27.4° | 2.23" | 20.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. James CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Naubinway CDP | CDP | 20.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2602970920. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.