Saint James, North Carolina

St. James is a town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,165 at the 2010 census, up from 804 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area.GeographySt. James is located in southern Brunswick County at. It is bordered to the south, west, and north by the town of Oak Island. North Carolina Highway 211 forms part of the northern border of the town, leading east 5mi to Southport and west to U.S. Route 17 at Supply.According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of St. James has a total area of 21.5km2. 21.4sqkm of it is land and 0.1sqkm, or 0.46%, is water.DemographicsAs of the census of 2010, there were 3,165 people, 1,575 households, and 1,386 families residing in the town. The population density was 383 people per square mile (148.0/km2). There were 2,263 housing units at an average density of 272.7/sq mi (105.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.8% White, 1.0% African American, 0.1% American Indian, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% some other race, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.