St. Joseph, MO-KS

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population
120,609
1.1% 1-year decline
2023 Median Age
39.8
0.759% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
14.3%
0.321% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$62,900
3.06% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$162,100
6.3% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
55,097
0.295% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, St. Joseph, MO-KS had a population of 121k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $62,900. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of St. Joseph, MO-KS declined from 121,952 to 120,609, a −1.1% decrease and its median household income grew from $61,030 to $62,900, a 3.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Joseph, MO-KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.85%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3%), Other (Hispanic) (2.09%), and White (Hispanic) (1.48%).

None of the households in St. Joseph, MO-KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in St. Joseph, MO-KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in St. Joseph, MO-KS are Missouri Western State University (775 degrees awarded in 2023) and Highland Community College (155186) (612 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in St. Joseph, MO-KS was $162,100, and the homeownership rate was 68.2%.

Most people in St. Joseph, MO-KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Joseph, MO-KS was 2 cars per household.

St. Joseph, MO-KS borders Atchison, KS, Kansas City, MO-KS, and Maryville, MO.

Population & Diversity

St. Joseph, MO-KS is home to a population of 121k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.06% of St. Joseph, MO-KS residents were born outside of the country (3.69k people).

In 2023, there were 17.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in St. Joseph, MO-KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.85k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.62k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.5%
2023 Citizenship
98.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.5% of St. Joseph, MO-KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in St. Joseph, MO-KS was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Joseph, MO-KS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    101k ± 500
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    5.85k ± 395
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    3.62k ± 493
5.68%
Hispanic Population
6.85k people

In 2023, there were 17.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in St. Joseph, MO-KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.85k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.62k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.68% of the people in St. Joseph, MO-KS are hispanic (6.85k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    125,026 ± 8,621 people
  2. India
    36,339 ± 4,671 people
  3. China
    24,826 ± 3,863 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 125,026 Kansas residents, followed by India with 36,339 and China with 24,826.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.06%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
3.69k people
3.04%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
3.7k people

As of 2023, 3.06% of St. Joseph, MO-KS residents (3.69k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. Joseph, MO-KS was 3.04%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,390 ± 288
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,526 ± 301
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,282 ± 216

St. Joseph, MO-KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of St. Joseph, MO-KS employs 55.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in St. Joseph, MO-KS were Manufacturing (10,487 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,028 people), and Retail Trade (6,082 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($60,700), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($60,000), and Finance & Insurance ($58,906).

Occupations

55.1k
2023 Value
± 1,577
−0.295%
1 Year decline
± 4.11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in St. Joseph, MO-KS declined at a rate of −0.295%, from 55.3k employees to 55.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Joseph, MO-KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,396 people), Production Occupations (6,078 people), and Management Occupations (5,053 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Joseph, MO-KS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

55.1k
2023 Value
± 1,577
−0.295%
1 Year decline
± 4.11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in St. Joseph, MO-KS declined at a rate of −0.295%, from 55.3k employees to 55.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Joseph, MO-KS, are Manufacturing (10,487 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,028 people), and Retail Trade (6,082 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Joseph, MO-KS, though some of these residents may live in St. Joseph, MO-KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$46,964
Median earning men ± $1,073
$36,131
Median earning women ± $1,026

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,408), Information ($66,979), and Manufacturing ($54,684).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($50,726), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,446), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,299).

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 201
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 168
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. 161
    Construction

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $745k
    Manufacturing
  2. $538k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $243k
    Construction

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas and Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.4%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.728%).

Josh Hawley, Eric Schmitt, Jerry Moran, and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri and Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri and Kansas is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Missouri and Kansas

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Josh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Eric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Jerry Moran
Senator from Kansas3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Roger Marshall
Senator from Kansas2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Josh Hawley, Eric Schmitt, Jerry Moran, and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Missouri and Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Missouri and Kansas

Missouri and Kansas is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri and Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in St. Joseph, MO-KS awarded 1,387 degrees. The student population of St. Joseph, MO-KS in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,450 male students and 3,549 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Joseph, MO-KS are White (1,025 and 74.9%), followed by Black or African American (129 and 9.43%), Two or More Races (97 and 7.09%), and Unknown (32 and 2.34%).

The largest universities in St. Joseph, MO-KS by number of degrees awarded are Missouri Western State University (775 and 55.9%) and Highland Community College (155186) (612 and 44.1%).

The most popular majors in St. Joseph, MO-KS are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (224 and 16.1%), Registered Nursing (120 and 8.65%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (98 and 7.07%).

The median tuition cost in St. Joseph, MO-KS for a public four year colleges is $7,740 for in-state students and $16,260 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2019 in St. Joseph, MO-KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 53.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 42.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 5,999 (40.8% men and 59.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 5,999 students enrolled in St. Joseph, MO-KS, 40.8% men and 59.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,126 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 46 degrees awarded
  2. 44 degrees awarded
  3. 91 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in St. Joseph, MO-KS was General Business Administration & Management with 46 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 775 degrees awarded
  2. 612 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Missouri Western State University with 775 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 480 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Joseph, MO-KS, which is 0.529 times less than the 907 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,025 degrees mean that there were 7.95 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 129 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($7,740) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,988) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,440) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2023, 0.82% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.727% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (2.08M), Some college (1.64M), and Bachelors Degree (1.34M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in St. Joseph, MO-KS was $162,100 in 2023, which is 0.534 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $152,500 to $162,100, a 6.3% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Joseph, MO-KS is 68.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in St. Joseph, MO-KS have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Joseph, MO-KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$162,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,391
$31,943
Median Property Taxes
±$1,109

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In St. Joseph, MO-KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

68.2%
Homeownership
2023
61.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 68.2% of the housing units in St. Joseph, MO-KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.1%.

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Household Income

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$62,900
Median Household Income
± $2,089
46.8k
Number of Households
± 1,408

In 2023, the median household income of the 46.8k households in St. Joseph, MO-KS grew to $62,900 from the previous year's value of $61,030.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for St. Joseph, MO-KS is from Kansas.
0.453
2023 Wage GINI in Kansas
0.457
2022 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2023, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.87% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (80.6%)
  2. Carpooled (9.62%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.17%)

In 2023, 80.6% of workers in St. Joseph, MO-KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.62%) and those who worked at home (7.17%).

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Commute Time

19.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Joseph, MO-KS have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.54% of the workforce in St. Joseph, MO-KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Joseph, MO-KS (16.3k out of 114k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Joseph, MO-KS is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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Health

89.4% of the population of St. Joseph, MO-KS has health coverage, with 42.8% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 16.2% on non-group plans, and 1.75% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1,285 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.98% increase from the previous year (1,260 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,285 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,285 patients per year. This represents a 1.98% increase from the previous year (1,260 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.6%
Uninsured
42.8%
Employer Coverage
15%
Medicaid
13.7%
Medicare
16.2%
Non-Group
1.75%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Joseph, MO-KS declined by 5.75% from 11.2% to 10.6%.

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