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St. Joe

Arkansas · 129 residents · 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 $29,125. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,300. The poverty rate of 50.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129
+52%since 2000
from 85 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
104 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
−9%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
521101682262842000201020202024St. Joe
2024136
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,125
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,695
+20%since 2000
from $12,238 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
50.7%
+46.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+31%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(9)
Diversity Score15.3%(20)
Diversity Score
15
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
41.9%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Joe, Arkansas?

St. Joe, Arkansas has about 129 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Joe, Arkansas earns about $29,125 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 $90,300.

How educated are people in St. Joe, Arkansas?

About 37.0% 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 50.7% 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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