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, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

71,236

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.3%55,082

Hispanic/Latino

8.4%6,015

Black

6.5%4,650

Two or More

5.7%4,059

Asian

1.2%853

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%298

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%151

Other

0.2%128

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.3%3,535

High School Diploma

30.9%14,949

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%4,005

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%6,594

Associate's Degree

6.4%3,081

Bachelor's Degree

15.5%7,484

Master's Degree

5.6%2,728

Professional Degree

1%504

Doctorate

0.8%376

HS or Higher

89.5%

BA or Higher

23%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$154,200

Median Renti

$898

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.8%18,051

Renter-Occupied

37.2%10,705

Total Units

33,255

Homeownership

62.8%

Vacancy Rate

13.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.7%1,938

$50K–$100K

15.4%2,780

$100K–$150K

22.2%4,003

$150K–$200K

19.1%3,441

$200K–$300K

17.4%3,143

$300K–$500K

12.5%2,250

$500K–$1M

2.3%417

$1M+

0.4%79

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,373

$500–$750

1,666

$750–$1,000

3,644

$1,000–$1,250

2,191

$1,250–$1,500

761

$1,500–$2,000

262

$2,000+

189

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%208

2010–2019

4.9%1,616

2000–2009

5.7%1,907

1990–1999

5.6%1,846

1980–1989

9.3%3,095

1970–1979

13.3%4,415

1960–1969

13%4,328

1950–1959

11.7%3,900

1940–1949

8.4%2,802

1939 or earlier

27.5%9,138

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.5%17,677

Electricity

35.7%10,272

Bottled/LP Gas

2%577

Wood

0.2%63

Other

0.2%57

No Fuel

0.2%54

Fuel Oil

0.1%39

Solar

0.1%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,956

Mean Household Incomei

$78,435

Per Capita Incomei

$32,547

Poverty Ratei

16.9%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

34,396

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.8%1,965

$10K–$15K

6.1%1,755

$15K–$20K

4.4%1,278

$20K–$25K

5.1%1,468

$25K–$30K

4%1,160

$30K–$35K

4.1%1,171

$35K–$40K

4.7%1,349

$40K–$45K

3.9%1,123

$45K–$50K

5.3%1,527

$50K–$60K

7.2%2,079

$60K–$75K

11.4%3,279

$75K–$100K

13.5%3,878

$100K–$125K

8.5%2,438

$125K–$150K

4.9%1,415

$150K–$200K

4.8%1,374

$200K+

5.2%1,497

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

2,008

Residentsi

2,776

Avg. Tenant Renti

$380/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing155 homes90% occupied$399/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1,030 homes81% occupied$406/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8757 homes90% occupied$347/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC24 homes94% occupied$348/mo rent

811/PRAC42 homes98% occupied$275/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,956/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

68.4%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

29.6%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

1.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $46K/yr

0.1%

Who Receives This Housing

70.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

19.5% of subsidized households are minority

30.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,1924.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

791

Philippines

124

Guatemala

121

India

Canada

China

United Kingdom

Germany

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,834(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.7%Insured

12.3%Uninsured