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St. Joseph

Iowa · 51 residents · 0.862 sq mi
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St. Joseph has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,222. Population has fallen 51% since 2019, a loss of 53 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 61.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

51
−51%since 2019
from 104 in 2019
2010 – 2024
59 / sq mi
−51%since 2019
from 121 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
61.2
+144%since 2019
from 25.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
125190128167201020202024St. Joseph
202473
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,222
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $59,375 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$20,217
+21%since 2019
from $16,674 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 25.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing21.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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

100.0%
+44.4 ptssince 2019
from 55.6% in 2019
0.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.8%(7)
14
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.5%
+30.0 ptssince 2019
from 24.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

93.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2019
from 86.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
36.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2019
from 61.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
28.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 19.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

41.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 32.7% in 2019
59.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 67.3% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in St. Joseph, Iowa?

St. Joseph, Iowa has about 51 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Joseph, Iowa earns about $52,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in St. Joseph, Iowa?

About 54.5% 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 0.0% 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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