State
County
Land Area (mi²)
44.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,667.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.98% (-729)
Growth Since 2010
-4.38% (-3,363)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
St. Joseph, Missouri Population 2021
73,417
St. Joseph is a city located in Buchanan County Missouri. With a 2020 population of 73,417, it is the 8th largest city in Missouri and the 498th largest city in the United States . St. Joseph is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually and its population has decreased by -4.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 76,780 in 2010. St. Joseph reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 45 miles, St. Joseph has a population density of 1,667 people per square mile.
The average household income in St. Joseph is $63,289 with a poverty rate of 18.73%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $782 per month, and the median house value is $114,100. The median age in St. Joseph is 36.8 years, 35.6 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
St. Joseph Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Josephwas:
- White: 86.14%
- Black or African American: 5.97%
- Two or more races: 3.82%
- Other race: 1.81%
- Asian: 1.20%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.54%
- Native American: 0.52%
The current population of St. Joseph, Missouri is 73,417 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 74,875.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 76,780.
St. Joseph, Missouri Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65,392 | 86.14% |
| Black or African American | 4,532 | 5.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2,902 | 3.82% |
| Some Other Race | 1,375 | 1.81% |
| Asian | 910 | 1.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 407 | 0.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 395 | 0.52% |
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St. Joseph Population by Race
St. Joseph Population Pyramid $2021
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St. Joseph Population by Age
St. Joseph Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 28,686 | 2.5 | 58.8 |
| Non Family | 11,682 | 1.27 | 44.9 |
| Married | 11,681 | 3.2 | 78.3 |
| Female | 4,037 | 3.69 | 42.2 |
| Male | 1,286 | 3.54 | 59.4 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
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St. Joseph Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,345 | 4.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,142 | 8.07% |
| High School Graduate | 19,251 | 37.49% |
| Some College | 11,912 | 23.20% |
| Associates Degree | 3,193 | 6.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,041 | 13.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,468 | 6.75% |
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St. Joseph Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
St. Joseph Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43,468 | 38,960 | 9,326 |
| Black | 3,275 | 2,701 | 281 |
| Hispanic | 2,942 | 1,976 | 568 |
| Other Race | 945 | 480 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 860 | 731 | 220 |
| Asian | 590 | 332 | 199 |
| Native American | 296 | 260 | 23 |
| Islander | 264 | 171 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.63%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.73%.
St. Joseph Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,177
Average Earnings
$37,604
Average Male
$28,284
Average Female
St. Joseph Earnings by Educational Attainment
St. Joseph Language by Age
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St. Joseph Language
92.89% of St. Joseph residents speak only English, while 7.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.50% of the population.
St. Joseph Language
St. Joseph Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58,896 | 9,300 | 15.79% |
| Black | 3,837 | 1,489 | 38.81% |
| Hispanic | 5,359 | 1,151 | 21.48% |
| Multiple | 2,736 | 1,073 | 39.22% |
| Islander | 407 | 353 | 86.73% |
| Asian | 878 | 169 | 19.25% |
| Other | 1,364 | 167 | 12.24% |
| Native | 372 | 101 | 27.15% |
18.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.92%
Male Poverty Rate
20.48%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in St. Joseph
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Joseph is Islander, with 86.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Joseph is Other, with 12.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.95%.
St. Joseph Poverty
St. Joseph Poverty Rate by Education
St. Joseph Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
Female Marriage Rate
St. Joseph Married by Age and Sex
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St. Joseph Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
St. Joseph Marital Status by Race
St. Joseph Marital Status
St. Joseph Veterans by War
St. Joseph Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,810 | 9.41% |
| Black | 246 | 6.75% |
| Hispanic | 190 | 5.23% |
| Native American | 82 | 21.75% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 4.50% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.38% |
| Other Race | 9 | 0.82% |
St. Joseph Veterans by Race
St. Joseph Veterans by Education
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8.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
St. Joseph Veterans by Education
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60.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
St. Joseph Employment by Age
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St. Joseph Employment by Race
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St. Joseph Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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70.19%
Born in St. Joseph
95.46%
Native Born
4.54%
Foreign Born
3.04%
Non Citizen
1.50%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.46% of St. Joseph residents were born in the United States, with 70.19% having been born in Missouri. 3.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
St. Joseph Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73,417 | -729 | -0.98% |
| 2020 | 74,146 | -729 | -0.97% |
| 2019 | 74,875 | -729 | -0.96% |
| 2018 | 75,604 | -472 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 76,076 | -367 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 76,443 | -53 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 76,496 | -498 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 76,994 | -227 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 77,221 | -111 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 77,332 | 130 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 77,202 | 543 | 0.71% |
| 2010 | 76,659 | 2,669 | 0.35% |
| 2000 | 73,990 | 2,138 | 0.29% |
| 1990 | 71,852 | -4,839 | -0.65% |
| 1980 | 76,691 | 3,943 | 0.53% |
| 1970 | 72,748 | -6,925 | -0.91% |
| 1960 | 79,673 | 1,085 | 0.14% |
| 1950 | 78,588 | 2,877 | 0.37% |
| 1940 | 75,711 | -5,224 | -0.67% |
| 1930 | 80,935 | 2,996 | 0.38% |
| 1920 | 77,939 | 536 | 0.07% |
| 1910 | 77,403 | -25,576 | -2.81% |
| 1900 | 102,979 | 50,655 | 7.01% |
| 1890 | 52,324 | 19,893 | 4.90% |
| 1880 | 32,431 | 12,866 | 5.18% |
| 1870 | 19,565 | 10,633 | 8.16% |
| 1860 | 8,932 | 0.00% |