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St. Joseph

Iowa · 73 residents · 0.862 sq mi
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St. Joseph has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,344. Population has declined 6% since 2023. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 73.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 73.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

73
−6%since 2023
from 78 in 2023
2010 – 2024
85 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 90 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
73.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 73.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
125190128167201020202024St. Joseph
202473
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,344
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $45,347 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$22,759
−11%since 2023
from $25,587 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
26.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.140
−43%since 2023
from 0.245 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information31.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance31.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical31.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

85.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2023
from 72.1% in 2023
15.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
14.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 68.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
30.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.3%
−28.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
31.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
37.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
21.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
37.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
37.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

63.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 61.5% in 2023
37.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
30.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Joseph, Iowa?

St. Joseph, Iowa has about 73 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Joseph, Iowa?

The typical household in St. Joseph, Iowa earns about $37,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in St. Joseph, Iowa?

About 60.3% of adults age 25 and over in St. Joseph, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Joseph, Iowa?

About 26.0% of people in St. Joseph, Iowa 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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