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St. John

Washington · 599 residents · 0.671 sq mi
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St. John has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,900. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
599
+9%since 2000
from 548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
50.9
+4%since 2000
from 48.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4825375936487041990201020202024St. John
2024607
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.7%(22)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(31)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.7%(28)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197%(42)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.7%(22)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.5%(57)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.3%(56)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548.5%(51)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.2%(97)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7418.5%(111)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.8%(53)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.8%(29)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,563
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,691
+21%since 2000
from $18,722 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−1%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in St. John on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(530)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(9)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(540)
Black1.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(16)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.5%(9)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.6%(28)
Asian origin
Japanese0.2%(1)
Ancestry
German24.7%(151)
Irish11.8%(72)
English10.9%(67)
Scottish6%(37)
Norwegian2.9%(18)
French2.5%(15)
American2.1%(13)
British0.8%(5)
Dutch0.7%(4)
Polish0.5%(3)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Iranian0.3%(2)
Israeli0.3%(2)
Portuguese0.3%(2)
Russian0.3%(2)
Slovak0.3%(2)
Swedish0.3%(2)
Welsh0.3%(2)
Italian0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+77%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 38.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married23.9%(52)
Married45.9%(100)
Widowed12.8%(28)
Divorced17.4%(38)
Women 15+
Never married14.1%(47)
Married37.4%(125)
Widowed18.9%(63)
Divorced29.6%(99)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. John, Washington?

St. John, Washington has about 599 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. John, Washington earns about $56,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. John, Washington expensive?

In St. John, Washington, the median home is worth about $153,900, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in St. John, Washington?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in St. John, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. John, Washington?

About 11.4% of people in St. John, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. John, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, St. John, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 99 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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