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Ste. Genevieve

Missouri · 4,999 residents · 3.899 sq mi
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Ste. Genevieve has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,999
+12%since 2000
from 4,476 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,282 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,148 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Ste. Genevieve
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,250
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,106
+62%since 2000
from $17,361 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+22%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(4,275)
Black2.1%(92)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(50)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(384)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(4,366)
Black5.6%(278)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(118)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other2.1%(105)
Diversity Score24.6%(1,230)
Diversity Score
25
+187%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri?

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri has about 4,999 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri?

The typical household in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri earns about $52,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ste. Genevieve, Missouri expensive?

In Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, the median home is worth about $142,400, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri?

About 12.7% of people in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ste. Genevieve, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ste. Genevieve, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 588 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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