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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

St. Francois County

Missouri · 55,641 residents · 451.886 sq mi
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St. Francois County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,199. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% 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 $67,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,641
+14%since 1990
from 48,904 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
123 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 108 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.2
+8%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K53K58K64K69K1990201020202024St. Francois County
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,199
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,745 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,273
+59%since 1990
from $9,585 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.9%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$402
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $307 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+12%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(47,664)
Black2%(968)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(169)
Asian0.1%(51)
Diversity Score7%(3,434)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(53,228)
Black2%(1,105)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(447)
Asian0.3%(174)
Diversity Score7.7%(4,267)
Diversity Score
8
+9%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.4%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
−4%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare St. Francois County to nearby counties

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Home value$119,300+77%
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ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY VS
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Income$66,339+113%
Home value$222,200+230%
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ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY VS
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ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY VS
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Income$56,043+80%
Home value$129,400+92%
Population23,810−65%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Francois County, Missouri?

St. Francois County, Missouri has about 55,641 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in St. Francois County, Missouri?

The typical household in St. Francois County, Missouri earns about $31,199 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Francois County, Missouri expensive?

In St. Francois County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $67,400, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in St. Francois County, Missouri?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in St. Francois County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Francois County, Missouri?

About 14.9% of people in St. Francois County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Francois County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Francois County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,737 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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19 census tracts
Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9509.02Census Tract 9511.02Census Tract 9508.02Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9510.02Census Tract 9507.03Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9507.02Census Tract 9510.01Census Tract 9501.03Census Tract 9501.06Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9507.01Census Tract 9508.01Census Tract 9511.01Census Tract 9509.01Census Tract 9501.04Census Tract 9501.05
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 63640ZIP 63628ZIP 63601ZIP 63624ZIP 63653ZIP 63087ZIP 63036ZIP 63637
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