St. John Population

1880–2026

6,399

2026 projection

3.7% since 2020 (decrease)

02K4K6K8K10K18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for St. John. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20266,399-420.65%
20256,441-240.37%
20246,465-120.19%
20236,477-410.63%
20226,518-671.02%
20216,585-580.87%
20206,643+10.02%
20196,642+170.26%
20186,625+110.17%
20176,614-60.09%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

St. John has a population change lower than St. Louis County, Missouri, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Missouri+1.9%
  • St. Louis County−1.2%
  • St. John−2.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

St. John Demographics

36median age

Median age

Female36.3 yrs
Male35.7 yrs

Adults

5,083
1,047 seniors (65+) · 21% of adults4,036 other adults

Sex

Female 51.5% · 3,362Male 48.5% · 3,165

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 65 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

St. John Income

$53,755median household income

Median household income

$53,755

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$39,979

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

15.4%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

St. John Marital Status

40% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married40%44%36%
Never married33%33%33%
Divorced17%16%18%
Widowed5%<1%9%
Separated5%7%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201