Ste. Genevieve: Demographics & People
Ste. Genevieve's population stands at 5,010 people, in 2,023 households. Population grew 0.3% from 4,996 (2022) to 5,010 (2024). Median age 44.6 years. (1.3y older than Ste. Genevieve County; 5.4y older than Missouri). Children under 18 are 16% of the population. Population is 85% White (non-Hispanic) and 4% Black. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.15). 62% of households are family-led. County health: 37% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household.
- 38% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.3% from 4,996 (2022) to 5,010 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~5,024 (extrapolated at 0.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 5,042.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 18,479 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 4,996 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 5,010 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 5,010 people |
| Population Estimate | 5,042 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 44.6y is 5.7 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 16% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 44.6 years (vs Missouri 39.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 16.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Population under 18 | 822 |
| Median age | 44.6 years (vs Missouri 39.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 5,010 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.15 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 4,329 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 218 |
| Asian residents | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 138 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 14.6% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 92.2% |
| Asian population | 0.1% |
| Black population | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.4% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 85.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 4,297 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 700 |
| Share born in this state | 85.8% |
| Share born in another state | 14.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 14.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 59 |
| From Africa | 59 |
Households & Family Composition
2,023 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 62% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,272 families, 21% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 948 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,272 |
| Married couples with children | 271 |
| Single-parent households | 79 |
| Average household size | 2.37 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 12.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 81 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 12 |
| Family households | 1,258 households |
| Households that are families | 62.2% |
| Total households | 2,023 households |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 20.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%.
| Moved within the county (past year) | 20.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 17,287 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 17,313 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -26 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 508 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 11.0% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 487 residents live in group quarters (9.7% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 487 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 8 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | MO-08 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 29,186 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 29 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 186 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Ste Genevieve |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 20.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 15.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 26.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 29,186 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Ste. Genevieve County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 589 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 29,186 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Ste. Genevieve County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 50.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 46.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 54.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 17,894 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 16.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 5,010, stable, established, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 5,010 people |
| Town Summary · County | Ste. Genevieve County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade