St. Joseph, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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St. Joseph, Missouri Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
75,369
Unemployment
5.1%
Poverty
16.9%
Median Home
$117,800
Median Income
$48,716
Median Rent
$785
St. Joseph SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
9.5
St. Joseph, MO Crime Report
4,257
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,700.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
142.98%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
St. Joseph / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,257 | 5,700.3 | 3,073.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 414 | 554.4 | 542.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 4.0 | 11.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 47 | 62.9 | 74.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 242 | 324.0 | 413.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 3,843 | 5,146.0 | 2,531.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 576 | 771.3 | 378.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,711 | 3,630.2 | 1,759.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 556 | 744.5 | 393.2 | 246.0 |
St. Joseph, MO Cost Of Living
86
St. Joseph's Overall Cost Of Living
St. Joseph's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | St. Joseph | Missouri | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 60 | 77 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
St. Joseph, MO Photos
Rankings for St. Joseph in Missouri
Map Of St. Joseph, MO
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Population over time in St. Joseph
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 75,369 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 76,465 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 76,819 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 76,901 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 77,037 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 77,040 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 76,984 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 76,729 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 76,447 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 75,911 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in St. Joseph
| Race | St. Joseph | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.0% | 78.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 5.5% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.1% | 4.3% | 18.2% |
Gender in St. Joseph
| Gender | St. Joseph | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in St. Joseph for adults over 25
| Education | St. Joseph | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For St. Joseph, Missouri
| Income | St. Joseph | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.1% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.1% | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.7% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.9% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.0% | 14.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.9% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
