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St. Joseph

Missouri · 76,780 residents · 44.036 sq mi
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St. Joseph has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,430. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $100,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
76,780
+4%since 2000
from 73,990 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,744 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
71K72K74K76K78K1990201020202024St. Joseph
202471K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,430
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,663 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,002
+20%since 2000
from $17,445 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
39.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+18%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(66,741)
Black5%(3,685)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(1,929)
Asian0.5%(349)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.3%(14,244)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(65,053)
Black5.9%(4,501)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(4,414)
Asian0.9%(656)
Other3.3%(2,514)
Diversity Score35.1%(26,967)
Diversity Score
35
+82%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
9.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Joseph, Missouri?

St. Joseph, Missouri has about 76,780 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Joseph, Missouri?

The typical household in St. Joseph, Missouri earns about $40,430 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Joseph, Missouri expensive?

In St. Joseph, Missouri, the median home is worth about $100,700, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in St. Joseph, Missouri?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in St. Joseph, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Joseph, Missouri?

About 16.4% of people in St. Joseph, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Joseph, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Joseph, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,928 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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