This was 1.9 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,053.
87.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in St. James for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 319 | 12.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 763 | 30.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 168 | 6.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 163 | 6.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 179 | 7.2 |
| Associate's degree | 398 | 16 |
| Bachelor's degree | 278 | 11.2 |
| Master's degree | 127 | 5.1 |
| Professional school degree | 76 | 3.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 19 | 0.8 |
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