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St. Joseph

Wisconsin · 548 residents · 1.89 sq mi
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St. Joseph is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $285,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
548
+3%since 2023
from 530 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Population density
290 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 280 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+5%since 2023
from 34.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2011 – 2024
273348423498573201120202024St. Joseph
2024548
201120202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,625
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $84,583 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,189
Unchangedsince 2023
from $37,354 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
−14%since 2023
from 0.343 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $264,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $883 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.5% in 2023
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+1%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(453)
Black3.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3%(16)
Other8.3%(44)
Diversity Score32.6%(173)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(497)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.2%(12)
Other7.1%(39)
Diversity Score21.5%(118)
Diversity Score
21
−34%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
−24%since 2023
from 30.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 77.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 67.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
Female
50.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Joseph, Wisconsin?

St. Joseph, Wisconsin has about 548 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Joseph, Wisconsin earns about $90,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Joseph, Wisconsin expensive?

In St. Joseph, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $285,100, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in St. Joseph, Wisconsin?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in St. Joseph, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 10.4% of people in St. Joseph, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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