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St. Joseph

Tennessee · 782 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 $34,531. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,200. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
782
−6%since 2000
from 829 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
208 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+24%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6607498389271K1990201020202024St. Joseph
2024783
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,531
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,961 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,788
+29%since 2000
from $13,038 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−8%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(795)
Black1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(66)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(750)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(15)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score7.4%(58)
Diversity Score
7
−7%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Joseph, Tennessee?

St. Joseph, Tennessee has about 782 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Joseph, Tennessee earns about $34,531 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 $61,200, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in St. Joseph, Tennessee?

About 8.4% 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 14.5% of people in St. Joseph, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Joseph, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Joseph, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 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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