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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

St. John

Indiana · 4,921 residents · 12.739 sq mi
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St. John is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $49,694. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 3,461 residents. Median home value is $115,900. Poverty is rare here, at 0.4% of residents. Households here earn about 73% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,921
−41%vs 2000
vs 8,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
386 / sq mi
−41%vs 2000
vs 658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.6
−13%vs 2000
vs 38.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K8K14K19K24K1990201020202024St. John
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,694
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,378 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,051
−32%vs 2000
vs $25,106 in 2000
US average: $14,340
0.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$115,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $171,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$493
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $430 in 2000
US average: $450
93.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.5% in 2000
6.1% rent
2.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score11.6%(970)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(4,904)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(112)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(17)
Diversity Score6.3%(308)
6
−46%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.4%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.1%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
−2%vs 2000
vs 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in St. John, Indiana?

St. John, Indiana has about 4,921 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in St. John, Indiana earns about $49,694 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 $115,900, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in St. John, Indiana?

About 21.4% 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 0.4% of people in St. John, Indiana 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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