Demographics & People — St. Joseph, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 71,542 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~70,500 |
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| Median Age | 38.1 |
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| Total Households | 28,666 |
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| Family Households | 16,231 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2888 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57,529 |
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| Black or African American | 4,775 |
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| Asian | 970 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5,494 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 20,145 |
| Other groups | 17,285 |
| German | 15,799 |
| Irish | 8,985 |
| English | 7,522 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,611 |
| American | 4,492 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,242 |
| Polish | 1,743 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,446 |
Language
| English Only | 62,579 |
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| Spanish | 2,864 |
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| Population 5+ | 67,223 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 4,262 |
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| Population 18+ | 55,939 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for St. Joseph, Missouri.
