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St. John

North Dakota · 310 residents (2025 est.) · 0.442 sq mi
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St. John has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
286
−20%since 2000
from 358 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
647 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 810 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+38%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:310 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1972533093654211990201020202024St. John
2024286
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,750
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,667
+198%since 2000
from $12,294 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+36.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
+6%since 2010
from 0.499 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$770
+131%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21%(60)
Black5.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other72.4%(207)
Diversity Score53.6%(153)
Diversity Score
54
+901%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+27.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+113%since 2000
from 8.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.1%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
Female
39.9%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.7%
−52.3 ptssince 2013
from 68.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2017
from 60.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. John, North Dakota?

St. John, North Dakota has about 286 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. John, North Dakota earns about $62,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. John, North Dakota expensive?

In St. John, North Dakota, the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in St. John, North Dakota?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in St. John, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. John, North Dakota?

About 12.9% of people in St. John, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. John, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, St. John, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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