St. Joseph, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
71,542
Population
1,624/sq mi density
$55,578
Median Income
$31,499 per capita
$144,200
Home Value
$125,338 Zillow
$884
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
741
Violent Crime/100K
3,934 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,578 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,200 home value, $884/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
741 violent crimes/100K (95% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
71,542
Census 2023
Population Density
1,624
per square mile
Land Area
0.8
square miles (2.0 km²)
Median Age
37.9 yrs
3% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
80.4%
Black
6.7%
Hispanic
7.7%
Asian
1.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.1%
Spanish
7.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.2%
Veterans
7.4%
23% above US avg (6%)
Disability
18.1%
39% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.9%
5% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
13.1%
52% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 71,542 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,624 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.5% |
| Female | 49.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
Language
| English Only | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.2% |
| Veterans | 7.4% |
| Disability | 18.1% |
| Health Insurance | 86.9% |
| Uninsured | 13.1% |
| Broadband Access | 83.7% |