CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

St. Johns

Illinois · 219 residents · 0.725 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

St. Johns has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $46,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
219
Unchangedsince 2000
from 218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
302 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+1%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1221591962322691990201020202024St. Johns
2024184
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,455 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,015
+147%since 2000
from $15,802 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.571
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$447
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−42.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−18%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in St. Johns on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(202)
Black2.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(198)
Black5.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(8)
Diversity Score22.9%(50)
Diversity Score
23
+122%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+20%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.8%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.5%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to St. Johns

Jersey
Pop 157
Horseshoe Beach
Pop 165
Scotland
Pop 164
Rocky Ford
Pop 170
Places similar to St. Johns
Head to head

Compare St. Johns to nearby cities

ST. JOHNS VS
Herrin
Income$59,975+39%
Home value$113,300+146%
Population12,268+7665%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ST. JOHNS VS
Carbondale
Income$32,128−26%
Home value$127,900+178%
Population21,811+13704%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ST. JOHNS VS
Mount Vernon
Income$55,357+28%
Home value$99,800+117%
Population14,187+8879%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ST. JOHNS VS
Marion
Income$56,912+32%
Home value$158,300+244%
Population17,148+10753%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Johns, Illinois?

St. Johns, Illinois has about 219 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Johns, Illinois?

The typical household in St. Johns, Illinois earns about $43,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Johns, Illinois expensive?

In St. Johns, Illinois, the median home is worth about $46,000, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in St. Johns, Illinois?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in St. Johns, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Johns, Illinois?

About 12.4% of people in St. Johns, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Johns, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Johns, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Illinois
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare St. Johns with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →