Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

St. Joseph, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,986

Median Agei

42.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.7%6,682

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%415

Black

4.5%356

Two or More

4.4%353

Asian

1.7%137

Other

0.4%29

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%166

High School Diploma

15%928

Some College (<1 yr)

3.5%215

Some College (1+ yr)

14%864

Associate's Degree

7.3%451

Bachelor's Degree

33.6%2,078

Master's Degree

17.6%1,091

Professional Degree

3.5%215

Doctorate

0.7%43

HS or Higher

97.7%

BA or Higher

55.3%

Graduate+

21.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$299,000

Median Renti

$1,081

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58%2,431

Renter-Occupied

42%1,762

Total Units

4,916

Homeownership

58%

Vacancy Rate

14.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%16

$50K–$100K

5.1%124

$100K–$150K

2.8%69

$150K–$200K

5.8%142

$200K–$300K

35.9%872

$300K–$500K

29.7%723

$500K–$1M

14.5%352

$1M+

5.5%133

Rent Distribution

Under $500

219

$500–$750

121

$750–$1,000

387

$1,000–$1,250

420

$1,250–$1,500

173

$1,500–$2,000

297

$2,000+

109

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%9

2010–2019

2.2%110

2000–2009

5%245

1990–1999

6.4%316

1980–1989

2.3%115

1970–1979

10.1%496

1960–1969

11.6%569

1950–1959

16.3%802

1940–1949

10.8%530

1939 or earlier

35.1%1,724

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.3%3,157

Electricity

21.9%917

Other

1.5%62

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%52

Fuel Oil

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,057

Mean Household Incomei

$112,927

Per Capita Incomei

$59,175

Poverty Ratei

6.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

4,377

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%188

$10K–$15K

4.8%201

$15K–$20K

2.6%109

$20K–$25K

2.4%99

$25K–$30K

2.4%102

$30K–$35K

3.4%144

$35K–$40K

4.2%176

$40K–$45K

2.5%104

$45K–$50K

2.6%108

$50K–$60K

4.2%175

$60K–$75K

12.7%531

$75K–$100K

11.4%479

$100K–$125K

9.3%392

$125K–$150K

8.9%375

$150K–$200K

11.9%501

$200K+

12.1%509

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5146.4%

By Region

Top Countries

India

169

Mexico

120

Korea

Germany

Poland

United Kingdom

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,160

Avg. Commutei

19.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,290

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

293(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.3%Insured

5.7%Uninsured