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St. Joe

Arkansas · 132 residents (2025 est.) · 1.242 sq mi
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St. Joe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,036. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $67,100. The poverty rate of 49.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136
+60%since 2000
from 85 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
110 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−5%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:132 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
521101682262842000201020202024St. Joe
2024136
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,036
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,893
+79%since 2000
from $12,238 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.3%
+45.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.264
−36%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,100
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
43.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
−52.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−41%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(10)
Diversity Score17%(23)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.7%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
41.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.2%
+37.2 ptssince 2017
from 39.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Joe, Arkansas?

St. Joe, Arkansas has about 136 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Joe, Arkansas?

The typical household in St. Joe, Arkansas earns about $48,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Joe, Arkansas expensive?

In St. Joe, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $67,100.

How educated are people in St. Joe, Arkansas?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in St. Joe, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Joe, Arkansas?

About 49.3% of people in St. Joe, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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