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St. Johns

Michigan · 7,698 residents · 4.213 sq mi
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St. Johns has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $129,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,698
+3%since 2000
from 7,485 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,827 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+16%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024St. Johns
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,313
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,713 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,195
+35%since 2000
from $21,611 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−14%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(7,008)
Black0.7%(55)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(254)
Asian0.6%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(868)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(6,868)
Black0.7%(57)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(378)
Asian0.6%(44)
Other1.9%(143)
Diversity Score19.5%(1,503)
Diversity Score
20
+68%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Johns, Michigan?

St. Johns, Michigan has about 7,698 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Johns, Michigan earns about $63,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Johns, Michigan expensive?

In St. Johns, Michigan, the median home is worth about $129,700, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in St. Johns, Michigan?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in St. Johns, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 10.3% of people in St. Johns, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Johns, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Johns, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 414 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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