St. Joseph, MO-KS

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
122,756
1.75% 1-year decline
2021 Median Age
39.2
0.254% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
14.1%
0.653% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$55,966
5.01% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$133,000
5.14% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
55,871
1.66% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, St. Joseph, MO-KS had a population of 123k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $55,966. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of St. Joseph, MO-KS declined from 124,946 to 122,756, a −1.75% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,298 to $55,966, a 5.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Joseph, MO-KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.83%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.45%), White (Hispanic) (2.23%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.61%).

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.

98.4% 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 (868 degrees awarded in 2021), Highland Community College (155186) (617 degrees), and American Business and Technology University (101 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in St. Joseph, MO-KS was $133,000, and the homeownership rate was 66.6%.

Most people in St. Joseph, MO-KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.2 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.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

St. Joseph, MO-KS is home to a population of 123k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.94% of St. Joseph, MO-KS residents were born outside of the country (3.61k people).

In 2021, there were 17.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in St. Joseph, MO-KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.93k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.24k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.4%
2021 Citizenship
98.5%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of St. Joseph, MO-KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in St. Joseph, MO-KS was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Joseph, MO-KS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    104k ± 439
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    5.93k ± 410
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    4.24k ± 599
5.52%
Hispanic Population
6.77k people

In 2021, there were 17.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in St. Joseph, MO-KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.93k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.24k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.52% of the people in St. Joseph, MO-KS are hispanic (6.77k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in St. Joseph, MO-KS as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Missouri and Kansas.
Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    119,909 ± 11,713 people
  2. India
    36,125 ± 6,551 people
  3. China
    27,069 ± 5,611 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri and Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 119,909 Missouri and Kansas residents, followed by India with 36,125 and China with 27,069.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.94%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
3.61k people
2.99%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
3.74k people

As of 2021, 2.94% of St. Joseph, MO-KS residents (3.61k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. Joseph, MO-KS was 2.99%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,733 ± 310
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,602 ± 296
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,310 ± 259

St. Joseph, MO-KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of St. Joseph, MO-KS employs 55.9k people. The largest industries in St. Joseph, MO-KS are Manufacturing (10,184 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,768 people), and Retail Trade (5,913 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($53,021), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,250), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($49,583).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,079. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

55.9k
2021 Value
± 1,619
−1.66%
1 Year decline
± 4.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. Joseph, MO-KS declined at a rate of −1.66%, from 56.8k employees to 55.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Joseph, MO-KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,731 people), Production Occupations (6,170 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,800 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

55.9k
2021 Value
± 1,619
−1.66%
1 Year decline
± 4.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. Joseph, MO-KS declined at a rate of −1.66%, from 56.8k employees to 55.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Joseph, MO-KS, are Manufacturing (10,184 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,768 people), and Retail Trade (5,913 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

$42,089
Median earning men ± $1,007
$31,321
Median earning women ± $970

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,750), Construction ($50,264), and Manufacturing ($48,731).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,027), Information ($45,327), and Manufacturing ($42,544).

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 1,304
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 836
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 507
    Other Services, Except Public Administration

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $2.21M
    Manufacturing
  2. $824k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $393k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri and Kansas to other states, or from other states to Missouri and Kansas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $51.8B
  2. $46.2B
  3. $35.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri and Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $51.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($46.2B) and Pharmaceuticals ($35.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri and Kansas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B
2020 Value in Kansas
$406B
Projected 2050 Value in Kansas
83.5% growth
$303B
2020 Value in Missouri
$614B
Projected 2050 Value in Missouri
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri and Kansas to other states, or from other states to Missouri and Kansas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $32.4B
  2. $29.4B
  3. $19.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri and Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $32.4B, followed by Texas with $29.4B and California and $19.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri and Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri and Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.63%).

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri and Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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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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In 2021, universities in St. Joseph, MO-KS awarded 1,586 degrees. The student population of St. Joseph, MO-KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,831 male students and 4,252 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Joseph, MO-KS are White (1,179 and 75.3%), followed by Black or African American (163 and 10.4%), Two or More Races (74 and 4.73%), and Unknown (56 and 3.58%).

The largest universities in St. Joseph, MO-KS by number of degrees awarded are Missouri Western State University (868 and 54.7%), Highland Community College (155186) (617 and 38.9%), and American Business and Technology University (101 and 6.37%).

The most popular majors in St. Joseph, MO-KS are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (229 and 14.4%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (154 and 9.71%), and General Business Administration & Management (129 and 8.13%).

The median tuition cost in St. Joseph, MO-KS for a public four year colleges is $6,900 for in-state students and $14,520 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 2021 was 7,083 (40% men and 60% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 7,083 students enrolled in St. Joseph, MO-KS, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,017 records, of which 63.2% were women and 36.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 93 degree-majors awarded
  2. 57 degree-majors awarded
  3. 47 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in St. Joseph, MO-KS was Registered Nursing with 93 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in St. Joseph, MO-KS according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 868 degrees awarded
  2. 617 degrees awarded
  3. 101 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Missouri Western State University with 868 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 581 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Joseph, MO-KS, which is 0.578 times less than the 1,005 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,179 degrees mean that there were 7.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 163 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($6,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,760) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,450) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.683% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.597% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.07M), Some college (1.67M), and Bachelors Degree (1.29M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in St. Joseph, MO-KS was $133,000 in 2021, which is 0.543 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $126,500 to $133,000, a 5.14% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Joseph, MO-KS is 66.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in St. Joseph, MO-KS have an average commute time of 19.2 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.

Median household income in St. Joseph, MO-KS is $55,966. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in St. Joseph, MO-KS was Johnson County, KS with a value of $96,059, followed by St. Charles County, MO and Platte County, MO, with respective values of $91,792 and $85,031.

Property

$133,000
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,717
$31,101
Median Property Taxes
±$1,001

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

66.6%
Homeownership
2021
61%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 66.6% of the housing units in St. Joseph, MO-KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in St. Joseph, MO-KS was Johnson County, KS with a value of $96,059, followed by St. Charles County, MO and Platte County, MO, with respective values of $91,792 and $85,031.

The following map shows all of the counties in St. Joseph, MO-KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$55,966
Median Household Income
± $1,697
46.7k
Number of Households
± 1,392

In 2021, the median household income of the 46.7k households in St. Joseph, MO-KS grew to $55,966 from the previous year's value of $53,298.

The following chart displays the households in St. Joseph, MO-KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for St. Joseph, MO-KS is from Missouri and Kansas.
0.457
2021 Wage GINI in Missouri
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Missouri
0.46
2021 Wage GINI in Kansas
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.46 and income inequality had a 0.555% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (82.6%)
  2. Carpooled (9.12%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.85%)

In 2021, 82.6% of workers in St. Joseph, MO-KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.12%) and those who worked at home (4.85%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

19.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Joseph, MO-KS have a shorter commute time (19.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.37% 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

The following chart displays the households in St. Joseph, MO-KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in St. Joseph, MO-KS have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Joseph, MO-KS (16.3k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. 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 Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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89.2% of the population of St. Joseph, MO-KS has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 13.7% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 16% on non-group plans, and 1.62% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1422 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1650 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 457 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Kansas see 1271 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1278 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1630 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 467 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,405 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri
1,271 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1,422 patients).

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,271 patients per year. This represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1,278 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Missouri and Kansas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

10.8%
Uninsured
44.7%
Employer Coverage
13.7%
Medicaid
13.2%
Medicare
16%
Non-Group
1.62%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Joseph, MO-KS grew by 1.2% from 10.7% to 10.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in St. Joseph, MO-KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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