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Ste. Genevieve County

Missouri · 18,689 residents (2025 est.) · 499.153 sq mi
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Ste. Genevieve County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,339. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,571
+4%since 2000
from 17,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
+5%since 2009
from 36 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+15%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:18,689 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K17K18K19K1990201020202024Ste. Genevieve County
202419K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.4%(1,009)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(1,123)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(1,046)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.3%(1,171)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(1,032)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.1%(2,068)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(2,154)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.7%(2,167)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.2%(2,816)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413%(2,410)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.2%(1,150)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(425)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,339
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,200 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,520
+106%since 2000
from $17,283 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
+9%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,200
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+31%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
41
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(17,404)
Black0.7%(124)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(132)
Asian0.2%(29)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(17,426)
Black1.2%(227)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(279)
Asian0%(9)
Other3.4%(630)
Diversity Score
15
+66%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
38
−3%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.4%(82)
Puerto Rican0.4%(66)
Salvadoran0.2%(34)
Venezuelan0.2%(32)
Asian origin
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German33.8%(6,271)
American12.4%(2,312)
Irish9.5%(1,760)
French7%(1,294)
English5.4%(1,008)
Italian1.9%(360)
Scottish1.4%(266)
Polish1.3%(247)
Dutch0.7%(139)
Croatian0.4%(67)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.4%(67)
Swedish0.3%(61)
Czech0.2%(44)
Welsh0.2%(42)
Slovak0.2%(37)
Greek0.1%(20)
Austrian0.1%(19)
Lithuanian0.1%(18)
British0.1%(15)
Russian0.1%(15)
Swiss0.1%(10)
Arab0%(9)
Danish0%(8)
Belgian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2017
from 68.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.7%(2,540)
Married53%(4,243)
Widowed3.1%(248)
Divorced12.2%(975)
Women 15+
Never married23.3%(1,720)
Married57.3%(4,232)
Widowed8.7%(645)
Divorced10.7%(790)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri?

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri has about 18,571 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri?

The typical household in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri earns about $66,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri expensive?

In Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $222,200, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri?

About 8.2% of people in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,534 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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