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, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,021

Median Agei

27.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.9%5,396

Black

8.4%588

Two or More

7.6%537

Hispanic/Latino

4.9%345

Asian

1.8%123

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.5%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%89

High School Diploma

14%505

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%281

Some College (1+ yr)

14.6%526

Associate's Degree

22.9%828

Bachelor's Degree

17.7%638

Master's Degree

8.1%294

Professional Degree

0.1%2

Doctorate

1.6%57

HS or Higher

89.2%

BA or Higher

27.5%

Graduate+

9.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$237,700

Median Renti

$1,136

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64%1,474

Renter-Occupied

36%828

Total Units

2,371

Homeownership

64%

Vacancy Rate

2.9%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,946

Mean Household Incomei

$91,103

Per Capita Incomei

$30,893

Poverty Ratei

15.7%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

4,080

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

118

Residentsi

309

Avg. Tenant Renti

$584/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers82 homes81% occupied$640/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 836 homes81% occupied$456/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $74,946/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

66.8%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

28.3%

Low income$37K–$60K/yr

4.9%

Who Receives This Housing

95.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

46.4% of subsidized households are minority

11.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

4.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

355(6.1% of civilian adults)