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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

St. Joseph

Tennessee · 829 residents · 3.766 sq mi
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St. Joseph has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,961. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $53,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

829
+3%since 1990
from 806 in 1990
1990 – 2025
220 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 214 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+10%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6607498389271K1990201020202024St. Joseph
2024783
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,961
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,167 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,038
+53%since 1990
from $8,528 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.1%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $259 in 1990
US average: $602
78.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
21.3% rent
1.9
+8%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(804)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.6%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(795)
Black1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8%(66)
8
+1193%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.0%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 52.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−27%since 1990
from 25.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Joseph, Tennessee?

St. Joseph, Tennessee has about 829 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in St. Joseph, Tennessee earns about $27,961 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Joseph, Tennessee expensive?

In St. Joseph, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in St. Joseph, Tennessee?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in St. Joseph, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 14.1% of people in St. Joseph, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Joseph, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Joseph, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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