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St. John

North Dakota · 322 residents · 0.442 sq mi
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Population has declined 10% since 2000. 10% 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 $64,100. The poverty rate of 49.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
322
−10%since 2000
from 358 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
729 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 810 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+11%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1972533093654211990201020202024St. John
2024286
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,192
+72%since 2000
from $12,294 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
49.1%
+33.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$609
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
36.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other56%(180)
Diversity Score53.8%(173)
Diversity Score
54
+905%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+109%since 2000
from 8.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.1%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
Female
37.9%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.7%
−42.3 ptssince 2013
from 68.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

St. John, North Dakota has about 322 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is St. John, North Dakota expensive?

In St. John, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $64,100, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

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

About 9.8% 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 49.1% 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 62 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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