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St. John

Indiana · 20,303 residents · 12.739 sq mi
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St. John is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,851. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,921 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $279,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,303
+142%since 2000
from 8,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,594 / sq mi
+142%since 2000
from 658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+12%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K8K14K19K24K1990201020202024St. John
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,851
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,378 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,191
+84%since 2000
from $25,106 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$955
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
96.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
3.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+12%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(16,359)
Black3.1%(634)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(2,223)
Asian1.7%(354)
Other7.4%(1,505)
Diversity Score47.5%(9,646)
Diversity Score
48
+310%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.2%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. John, Indiana?

St. John, Indiana has about 20,303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. John, Indiana earns about $103,851 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 $279,700, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.

How educated are people in St. John, Indiana?

About 34.8% 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 3.0% 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 15,382 residents, a change of about 313 percent over that period.

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