St. Joseph, MO โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Buchanan County ยท Missouri

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for St. Joseph based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
St. Joseph
National Avg
Missouri Avg
Population: 70Income: 37Home Value: 14Safety: 100Education: 22Median Age: 63Climate: 50Cost of Living: 43

Quick Stats

Population

71,542

2023 ACS

Median Income

$55,578

2023

Median Home Value

$144,200

2023

Median Rent

$884

2023

Median Age

37.9

Unemployment

4.7%

Cost of Living Index

86.7

100 = national avg

St. Joseph is a city in Buchanan County, Missouri, with a population of 71,542 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. St. Joseph is one of the communities in Missouri.

The median household income in St. Joseph is $55,578, and the median home value is $144,200. The cost of living index is 86.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $884 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, and the median age is 37.9 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

71,542

Male

36,103

50.5%

Female

35,439

49.5%

Median Age

37.9

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

15.4%

High School or Higher

41.2%

Foreign Born

4.2%

Veterans

5.7%

Married

33.5%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.337

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

80.4%

Foreign Born

4.2%

White
80.4%
Black
6.7%
Asian
1.4%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
0.8%
Two or More
7.0%
Other
3.2%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

7.7%

5,494 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

92.3%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
3,197 (58.2%)
Puerto Rican
486 (8.8%)
Cuban
460 (8.4%)
Salvadoran
505 (9.2%)
Guatemalan
171 (3.1%)
Honduran
89 (1.6%)
Other Hispanic
586 (10.7%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
206 (21.2%)
Chinese
316 (32.5%)
Filipino
32 (3.3%)
Vietnamese
236 (24.3%)
Korean
27 (2.8%)
Japanese
15 (1.5%)
Cambodian
9 (0.9%)
Other Asian
129 (13.3%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
387 (64.4%)
Samoan
12 (2.0%)
Chamorro
165 (27.5%)
Other Pacific Islander
35 (5.8%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
46 (13.4%)
Sioux
6 (1.7%)
Other Native American
291 (84.8%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

67,223

English Only

93.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

2,864 speakers

Limited English

3.0%

Language Distribution

Spanish
2,864 (4.3%)
Other Asian
335 (0.5%)
Chinese
253 (0.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
244 (0.4%)
Other Languages
229 (0.3%)
Other Indo-European
223 (0.3%)
Vietnamese
217 (0.3%)
Arabic
161 (0.2%)
German
40 (0.1%)
Slavic Languages
33 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

97.0%

Limited English Proficiency

3.0%

Spanish
44.9% limited English
Other Asian
86.3% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
2.9% limited English
Other Languages
39.3% limited English
Other Indo-European
31.4% limited English
Vietnamese
91.2% limited English
Arabic
21.7% limited English
German
35.0% limited English
Tagalog
31.3% limited English
Korean
38.5% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

4,108

5.7% of population

Disability Rate

25.2%

1,034 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$38,418

Unemployment Rate

1.7%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
22.2%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
22.7%
Vietnam
40.3%
Korea
7.7%
World War II
1.1%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
8.2%
35-54
22.5%
55-64
14.9%
65-74
29.6%
75+
24.9%

Male Veterans

3,763

91.6%

Female Veterans

345

8.4%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$38,418

Non-Veteran Income

$30,702

Difference

$7,716

25.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,034

Without Disability

3,074

Disability Rate

25.2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

48,526

#1 Ancestry

German

22.6% (16,180)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

12.1% (8,679)

#3 Ancestry

English

10.7% (7,681)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
22.6%
Irish
12.1%
English
10.7%
American
6.1%
Polish
2.3%
Italian
1.9%
Scottish
1.7%
French
1.7%
European
1.3%
Norwegian
1.1%
Dutch
0.9%
Swedish
0.9%
Scotch-Irish
0.9%
Sub-Saharan African
0.6%
British
0.5%
Welsh
0.4%
Swiss
0.4%
Danish
0.3%
Czech
0.3%
West Indian
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

28,666

Family Households

16,231

56.6%

Married Couples

10,512

36.7%

Non-Family Households

12,435

43.4%

Single Mother Households

4,030

14.1%

Single Father Households

1,689

5.9%

Living Alone

10,118

35.3%

Children Under 18

Total Children

13,584

In Married Couple

7,722

56.8%

With Single Mother

4,222

31.1%

With Single Father

1,640

12.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$69,653

Married Couple Income

$86,282

Single Mother Income

$35,863

Single Father Income

$67,109

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,401

Grandparents Responsible

771

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$55,578

-24% vs national

Per Capita Income

$31,499

-15% vs national

Poverty Rate

18.7%

+37% vs national

Gini Index

0.4846

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.7%

-10% vs national

SNAP Recipients

15.6%

of households

How St. Joseph Compares

St. Joseph vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. St. Joseph is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
23.3%
$25-50K
22.9%
$50-75K
18.0%
$75-100K
13.1%
$100-150K
12.5%
$150-200K
5.2%
$200K+
5.0%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.7%

-0% vs MO avg

Labor Force

34,212

Employed

32,394

Mean Commute

15 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

15.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

41.2%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.9

Work from Home

6.9%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

86.7

100 = national avg

-13.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$38,127

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$90,118

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
85.8
Food
92.5
Transportation
75.6
Healthcare
94.0
Utilities
92.6

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$832

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,077

per month

The median household income in St. Joseph, MO is $55,578, which is 24.1% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $31,499. The poverty rate of 18.7% is higher than the MO state average of 16.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4846, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, compared to the state average of 4.7%. The labor force is 34,212. 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 15 minutes, with 6.9% working from home. About 79.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 86.7, which is 13.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 85.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $38,127 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$190,000

Median List Price

$168,500

Price Per Sq Ft

$119

Days on Market

39

Active Inventory

193

Months of Supply

4.1

Balanced market

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

23.4%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

38.5%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
23.4%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
38.5%
Listings with Price Drops
26.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 33.3%List Price โ†“ 8.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

47

New Listings

92

Pending Sales

78

Homes Sold โ†“ 53.0%New Listings โ†“ 3.2%Pending โ†“ 31.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$119

Median List $/SF

$126

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 13.3%List $/SF โ†‘ 0.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in St. Joseph, MO? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the St. Joseph, MO-KS metro area, home prices have risen 374.1% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 89.1%. The 10-year growth rate is 87.1%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 53.8%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 12.2%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader St. Joseph, MO-KS housing market rather than St. Joseph alone.

40yr โ†‘ 374.1%20yr โ†‘ 89.1%10yr โ†‘ 87.1%5yr โ†‘ 53.8%2yr โ†‘ 12.2%Q3 1986 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: St. Joseph, MO-KS

St. Joseph vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. St. Joseph is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$144,200

Median Rent

$884

Total Housing Units

33,143

Vacancy Rate

13.5%

Owner Occupied

61.4%

Renter Occupied

38.6%

Median Property Tax

$1,199

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$866

Housing Types

Single Family
74.0%
Multi-Family
23.3%
Mobile Home
2.7%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,199

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.83%

of home value

Median Home Value

$144,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,436

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,199) by the median home value ($144,200). In St. Joseph, MO, this works out to an effective rate of 0.83%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in St. Joseph, MO is $190,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 39 days on the market. 23.4% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.1 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $119. The median rent is $884 per month (Census ACS). About 61.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1962. There are 33,143 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,199. The effective tax rate is 0.83%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

7.29

per 1,000 residents

+180% vs national

Property Crime Rate

38.51

per 1,000 residents

+124% vs national

Total Crimes

3,212

2024

Violent Clearance

8%

cases solved

Property Clearance

1%

cases solved

YoY Change

-3.5%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How St. Joseph Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

St. Joseph vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. St. Joseph is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 41.4%Property โ†“ 34.6%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

St. Joseph police solve 10% of rape cases but only 0% of robbery cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent30.040.0%
RapeViolent1251.7810.4%
RobberyViolent380.540.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent3454.928.4%
BurglaryProperty3765.361.9%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,94627.741.4%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty3795.401.3%

St. Joseph, MO reported 511 violent crimes and 2,701 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 residents is 180.2% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 8% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,946 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 22.9% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20245112,7017.2938.51
20235282,6327.5537.64
20225393,0967.6043.66
20214833,1296.5442.39
20204263,8775.7051.91
20194314,3555.6857.40
20185093,7816.6649.48
20174385,1465.7367.33
20164284,5465.5959.37
20153974,5345.1558.86

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

74.4

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

76.8

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

32.4

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

89.9

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

28

Public Assistance

$7.5M

Individual Assistance

$1.6M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

11 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $7.8M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormSep 2021$403Kโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”$1.3M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 2019$1.2M$53K
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’FloodMay 2019$1.7Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormAug 2015$458Kโ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodAug 2011$2.4M$93K
Flooding โ†’FloodJun 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’Severe StormMar 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormFeb 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes โ†’Severe StormAug 2010โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormJan 2009โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2008โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe Ice StormDec 2007$1.3Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe Ice StormDec 2007โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2007โ€”$99K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2004โ€”$7K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMay 2003โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Ice Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2002โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 32 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

623

Total Claims Paid

$22,869,136

Avg Claim Payout

$36,708

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

4

Federal Funding

$1,813,593

Properties Protected

40

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.16

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine2$469,384
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures1$1,344,209
403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

St. Joseph has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, heat wave, tornado. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 623 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,487,375 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,554,714 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.9%

6.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.3%

1.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.0%

1.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.1%

0.5pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.7%

Arthritis

29.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.3%

Loneliness

31.0%

Lack of Support

19.9%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

39.7%

Mobility

17.9%

Cognitive

19.8%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

6.3%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

10.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

St. Joseph has an obesity rate of 42.9%, which is 6.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

22.2 mi

Amberwell Atchison Association

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Amberwell Atchison Association22.2 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Cameron Regional Medical Center31.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Saint Lukes North Hospital34.6 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Saint John Hospital34.7 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”Yes
F W Huston Medical Center37.4 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

3

Total COโ‚‚e

392.5K MT

Top Emitter

Lake Road Generating Station

289.4K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (50,000 - 100,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Lake Road Generating Station
Evergy Inc
Power Plants289,432
ICM Biofuels LLC
Agra Marke Quality Grains Inc
Other73,283
SAINT JOSEPH SANITARY LANDFILL
City Of St Joseph Missouri
Waste29,833

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 392.5K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

15 min

-34% vs national

Drive Alone

79.1%

+0% vs national

Public Transit

0.3%

-67% vs national

Work From Home

6.9%

-26% vs national

Carpool

11.3%

Walk

1.4%

How St. Joseph's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

10

2023

6-Year Avg

9

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

5

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
2023810000
2022910010
20211115010
202066120
201955310
2018910010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in St. Joseph, MO is 15 minutes, which is 34.2% below the national average of 23 minutes. 79.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 6.9% work from home, which is below the MO state average of 7.8%. 11.3% of workers carpool. 1.4% walk to work. In 2023, there were 10 traffic fatalities from 8 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.3%

of households

No Internet

13.6%

of households

Total Households

28,666

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
64.3%
Cellular Data Plan
78.9%
Satellite
4.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.6%
No Internet Access
13.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

87.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.4%

of households

Tablet

46.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.8%
Smartphone
87.6%
Desktop / Laptop
66.4%
Tablet
46.6%
Smartphone Only
20.0%
No Computer
7.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

12.9ยข

per kWh

-30% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.3ยข

per kWh

-31% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.9ยข

per kWh

-29% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$129

residential

-11% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

24% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Missouri averages 12.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $129. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

St. Joseph vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

83.7% of households in St. Joseph have broadband internet access. 64.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.6% of households have no internet access. 20.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. St. Joseph is located in Buchanan County, MO. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in St. Joseph.

Election Overview

Source: Buchanan County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

12,598

35.3%

GOP Votes

22,606

63.3%

Total Votes

35,737

Margin

R+28.0%

Shift from 2020

R+3.4pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+28.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202412,59822,60635,73735.3%63.3%R+28.0
202013,44522,45036,59836.7%61.3%R+24.6
201612,01021,31535,56333.8%59.9%R+26.2

In the 2024 presidential election, Buchanan County recorded 35,737 total votes. Republicans won the county with 63.3% of the vote compared to 35.3% for Democrats, a margin of R+28.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+3.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Buchanan County has shifted 1.8 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

286

Total Assets

$1.9B

Total Income

$1.3B

Per 10K Residents

40.0

nonprofits

-27.5% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

53

Median Assets

$1.1M

Oldest Active

1937

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Philanthropy
23
Religion
22
Human Services
21
Arts & Culture
19
Education
18
Recreation & Sports
17
Health Care
11
Housing & Shelter
9
Animal-Related
6
Mental Health
5
Community Improvement
5
Crime & Legal
4
Food & Agriculture
4
Civil Rights
4
Youth Development
3
Unknown
3
Voluntary Health
2
Employment
2
International
2
Public Benefit
2
Environment
1
Medical Research
1
Mutual Benefit
1
90.5%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $1.8B of $1.9B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in St. Joseph

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
MOSAIC HEALTH SYSTEMHealth Care$993.9M$216.9M1992
HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERHealth Care$495.4M$782.7M1937
MOSAIC MEDICAL CENTER - MARYVILLEHealth Care$49.4M$88.0M2018
HEARTLAND FOUNDATIONHealth Care$45.4M$15.4M1982
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSOURIPhilanthropy$41.3M$13.0M2010
NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INCโ€”$34.3M$36.3M1985
ANGUS FOUNDATIONโ€”$27.7M$2.9M1980
FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCAREMental Health$26.2M$21.4M1964
NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER ASSOCIATION INCโ€”$21.3M$28.4M1967
AREA MINISTERS FOR CHRIST INCHuman Services$16.9M$5.0M1987
UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST JOSEPH INCPhilanthropy$16.1M$3.4M1980
LADIES UNION BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATIONโ€”$15.8M$3.1M1976
REGIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AUTHORITYHealth Care$12.4M$10.9M2013
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF NORTHWEST MISSOURIVoluntary Health$8.7M$4.6M1990
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSN OF ST JOSEPHSHuman Services$8.0M$2.7M1955
ALBRECHT-KEMPER MUSEUM OF ARTArts & Culture$7.6M$791K1948
INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES INCHuman Services$6.3M$4.3M1951
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAYouth Development$6.2M$2.4M1965
PIVOTAL POINT TRANSITIONAL HOUSING INCEducation$5.9M$2.5M2011
PONY EXPRESS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INCArts & Culture$5.7M$216K1965
SPECIALTY INDUSTRIES OF ST JOSEPH I NCEmployment$5.6M$3.5M1976
SECOND HARVEST COMMUNITY FOOD BANKโ€”$4.9M$13.7M1982
PONY EXPRESS INC - A NATIONAL MEMORIALArts & Culture$4.8M$1.5M1992
HEARTLAND LONG TERM ACUTE CARE HOSPITALHealth Care$4.5M$10.1M2009
ST JOSEPH MUSEUMArts & Culture$4.5M$1.2M1985
SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION INCโ€”$3.5M$359K1984
HOFHEIMER CHARITABLE TRPhilanthropy$3.3M$700K2001
TRUSTEES OF THE HOME FOR LITTLE WANDERERSโ€”$3.1M$1.3M1983
COMMUNITY MISSIONS CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$2.9M$788K2004
RICHARD K DICKENS JR AND LYNNE H DICKENS CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.6M$397K1998
SOUTH ST JOSEPH PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION INCPhilanthropy$2.6M$793K2006
GEORGE BODE JR BENEVOLENT TRUST AMERICAN NATL BANK TTEEโ€”$2.4M$788K1962
FRIENDS OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER OF SAINT JOSEPH INCAnimal-Related$2.4M$1.2M2004
ST JOSEPH YOUTH ALLIANCE INCCrime & Legal$2.3M$2.7M1994
KEYSTONE PLACE HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$2.0M$125K2010
INTERSERV FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.0M$419K2006
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCโ€”$2.0M$1.2M1987
PREGNANCY RESOURCE CLINIC INCHuman Services$1.9M$677K2006
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAโ€”$1.8M$562K1965
OPEN DOOR FOOD KITCHEN OF ST JOSEPHFood & Agriculture$1.7M$327K1988
ALBRECHT-KEMPER MUSEUM OF ART FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$1.7M$179K2000
NORTHWEST MISSOURI CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERMental Health$1.7M$824K2001
COMMUNITY HOUSING MINISTRY INCโ€”$1.6M$1.4M1981
MAPLES HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$1.5M$101K2016
COMMUNITY RECREATION AND RESOCIALIZATION PROGRAM INCMental Health$1.4M$2.0M1983
LEAVERTON PARK MAINTENANCE TRRecreation & Sports$1.4M$86K2006
R E TOWNSEND EDUCATIONAL FUNDโ€”$1.2M$234K1949
BRUCE V DROWNS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONโ€”$1.2M$1.0M1990
BUCHANAN COUNTY AGRI-BUSINESS EXPO CENTER INCEducation$1.1M$12K2008
SHELTERING ARMS HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$1.1M$121K2005

St. Joseph, MO has 286 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.9B. The most common category is Philanthropy & Grantmaking, with 23 organizations. 53 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 40.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1937.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

399

Total Approved

$176.0M

Jobs Supported

4,146

Per 10K Residents

55.8

SBA loans

-32.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

76

Top Lender

U.S. Bank, National Association

76 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)78% of all loans

Loans

310

Total Amount

$136.8M

Avg Loan

$441,392

Median Loan

$117,500

SBA Guaranteed

$104.1M(76%)

Jobs Supported

2,604

50422% of all loans

Loans

89

Total Amount

$39.2M

Avg Loan

$440,180

Median Loan

$299,000

7(a) โ€” 78%504 โ€” 22%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

62

16% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$57.8M

33% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$931,535

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services53 loans
NAICS 72
$41.1M
Other Services46 loans
NAICS 81
$14.9M
Retail Trade37 loans
NAICS 44
$12.8M
Health Care & Social Assistance37 loans
NAICS 62
$13.7M
Retail Trade22 loans
NAICS 45
$4.6M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Aya Hospitality Llc3$10.9M
Cma Acquisitions Inc.3$7.0M
Starr Burn Enterprises Inc.3$6.7M
Jlk Construction Llc1$5.0M
American Walnut Company Llc5$4.8M
Matthew R Noyce Dds Ms Llc2$4.1M
American Diagnostic Imaging Llc2$3.9M
Aaa Hospitality Llc1$3.9M
West Grand Llc1$3.7M
Belt Bowl; Volley's1$3.3M

St. Joseph, MO has received 399 SBA loans totaling $176.0M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 310 loans (78% of the total), supporting 2,604 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 89 loans totaling $39.2M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in St. Joseph is U.S. Bank, National Association with 76 loans. That works out to 55.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

10

Total Population

88,511

Avg Median Income

$71,614

Avg Home Value

$169,480

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
64436965$107,692$267,900$1,65830.5
644431,647$110,563$315,800$92748.6
6450110,354$41,615$97,400$8233.7
6450311,921$53,351$133,500$92614.5
6450410,286$55,300$115,100$91847.0
6450513,875$70,741$186,000$97645.6
6450622,107$61,713$220,500$90810.0
6450714,159$63,014$134,000$89055.8
66024684$68,047$93,800$9181.4
660902,513$84,103$130,800$81781.8

St. Joseph, MO has 10 ZIP codes with a combined population of 88,511. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $71,614. The average median home value is $169,480. The average median monthly rent is $976.

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