James is a cdp located in Washington County, in the state of Maryland (MD), United States. Nestled in the South Atlantic division of the South region, it covers an area of 6.0 square miles (16.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of N/A. With a population of approximately 1,657 residents, James offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 49.06% males and 50.94% females, and it has a population density of 276.63 people per square mile (106.81/km²). James lies at a latitude of 39.58 and a longitude of -77.74, operating in the UTC-5.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (19.6%), followed by English (12.2%), German (30.3%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 21740.