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St. John

Indiana · 24,841 residents (2025 est.) · 12.739 sq mi
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#41Highest homeownership rateof 6,82397.4%#177Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.1%
The short version

St. John is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,467. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 14,185 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $406,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 83% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,567
+169%since 2000
from 8,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,771 / sq mi
+85%since 2009
from 957 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+10%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:24,841 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K8K14K19K24K1990201020202024St. John
202423K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.3%(960)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(1,305)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.6%(1,943)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.6%(1,725)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(1,319)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.9%(1,773)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.8%(3,116)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.5%(3,281)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.7%(2,855)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412%(2,699)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(1,282)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(309)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,467
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,378 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,962
+119%since 2000
from $25,106 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+11%since 2010
from 0.349 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$406,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$989
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
97.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
2.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+14%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(7,908)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(352)
Asian0.5%(39)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(17,766)
Black2.3%(520)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(3,071)
Asian2%(459)
Other3.3%(751)
Diversity Score
45
+164%since 2009
from 17 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican9.6%(2,161)
Puerto Rican1.5%(333)
Colombian1.1%(259)
Ecuadorian0.3%(77)
Guatemalan0.1%(25)
Spaniard0.1%(19)
Chilean0%(9)
Cuban0%(8)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.8%(181)
Asian Indian0.5%(108)
Burmese0.4%(90)
Filipino0.2%(36)
Japanese0.1%(25)
Chinese0.1%(19)
Ancestry
German20.9%(4,724)
Polish19.6%(4,423)
Irish12.4%(2,809)
Italian11.1%(2,494)
English7.6%(1,721)
Dutch6.3%(1,416)
Croatian3.8%(854)
Serbian2.4%(543)
American2.2%(491)
Slovak2%(459)
Scottish1.9%(421)
Swedish1.8%(405)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian1.4%(310)
Lithuanian0.9%(199)
Greek0.8%(187)
French0.6%(142)
Norwegian0.6%(125)
Welsh0.5%(110)
Czech0.4%(93)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(90)
Russian0.3%(76)
Nigerian0.3%(76)
Romanian0.3%(68)
Ukrainian0.3%(63)
Arab0.2%(35)
Moroccan0.2%(35)
Swiss0.1%(31)
Danish0.1%(30)
Austrian0.1%(19)
Slovene0.1%(16)
British0.1%(15)
Macedonian0.1%(13)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.8%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2017
from 92.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 92.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.8%(2,661)
Married63.9%(5,907)
Widowed3.3%(304)
Divorced4.1%(377)
Women 15+
Never married21.1%(1,919)
Married64.5%(5,880)
Widowed8%(730)
Divorced6.4%(581)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. John, Indiana?

St. John, Indiana has about 22,567 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. John, Indiana?

The typical household in St. John, Indiana earns about $131,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. John, Indiana expensive?

In St. John, Indiana, the median home is worth about $406,300, and the typical rent is about $989 a month.

How educated are people in St. John, Indiana?

About 43.7% of adults age 25 and over in St. John, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. John, Indiana?

About 2.1% of people in St. John, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. John, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, St. John, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,646 residents, a change of about 359 percent over that period.

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

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