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. John, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,527

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.1%3,137

Black

36.2%2,366

Hispanic/Latino

12.1%792

Two or More

3%195

Asian

0.4%24

Other

0.2%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%172

High School Diploma

32.9%1,585

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%423

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%639

Associate's Degree

8.4%403

Bachelor's Degree

13.5%652

Master's Degree

6%290

Professional Degree

0.1%4

Doctorate

0.2%12

HS or Higher

86.8%

BA or Higher

19.9%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$106,300

Median Renti

$1,159

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.6%1,606

Renter-Occupied

41.4%1,135

Total Units

2,875

Homeownership

58.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%12

$50K–$100K

45.2%726

$100K–$150K

23.2%373

$150K–$200K

20%321

$200K–$300K

8%128

$300K–$500K

2.9%46

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

247

$1,000–$1,250

410

$1,250–$1,500

325

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.9%27

2000–2009

2.2%63

1980–1989

2.3%66

1970–1979

4.8%139

1960–1969

9.7%279

1950–1959

34.6%996

1940–1949

22.2%639

1939 or earlier

23.2%666

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.7%2,184

Electricity

16.5%453

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%46

Other

1.5%41

No Fuel

0.6%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,755

Mean Household Incomei

$66,782

Per Capita Incomei

$28,849

Poverty Ratei

15.2%

Unemploymenti

6.3%

Labor Forcei

3,347

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%101

$15K–$20K

3.4%93

$20K–$25K

7.9%217

$25K–$30K

9.2%253

$30K–$35K

2.5%68

$35K–$40K

4.1%113

$40K–$45K

8.4%230

$45K–$50K

6.6%181

$50K–$60K

16.1%440

$60K–$75K

9.6%262

$75K–$100K

11.9%327

$100K–$125K

5.8%160

$125K–$150K

3.2%89

$150K–$200K

3%81

$200K+

4.6%126

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

105

Residentsi

231

Avg. Tenant Renti

$515/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

70 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers105 homes81% occupied$515/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,755/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

82%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

13%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

93% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

17% 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

5218%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

256

Poland

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,103

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,136

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

367(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.1%Insured

12.9%Uninsured