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St. Joseph

Iowa · 61 residents · 0.862 sq mi
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St. Joseph has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has grown 15% since 2011. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 34.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61
+15%vs 2011
vs 53 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
71 / sq mi
+15%vs 2011
vs 61 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
29.5
+122%vs 2011
vs 13.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
125190128167201020202024St. Joseph
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+341%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $12,000 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,621
+410%vs 2011
vs $6,789 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+50.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.5%
+15.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+19%vs 2011
vs 0.337 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade100%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
36.4%
+36.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+37.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.9%(7)
Diversity Score
12
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
−11.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+54.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+50.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−50.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.5%
+23.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
Female
65.5%
−23.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Joseph, Iowa?

St. Joseph, Iowa has about 61 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Joseph, Iowa earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in St. Joseph, Iowa?

About 34.5% 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 34.5% 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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