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St. John

Kansas · 1,295 residents · 1.944 sq mi
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St. John has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,589. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $58,400. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,295
−2%since 2000
from 1,318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
666 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 678 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+7%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024St. John
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,589
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,050 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,214
+7%since 2000
from $17,889 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+22%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,251)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(47)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(134)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(1,067)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(196)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other3.4%(44)
Diversity Score40.3%(522)
Diversity Score
40
+298%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% 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
2.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.7%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. John, Kansas?

St. John, Kansas has about 1,295 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. John, Kansas earns about $37,589 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. John, Kansas expensive?

In St. John, Kansas, the median home is worth about $58,400, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in St. John, Kansas?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in St. John, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 19.0% of people in St. John, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. John, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, St. John, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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