St. Joseph is a city located in Berrien County Michigan. St. Joseph has a 2024 population of 7,688. St. Joseph is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -2.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,851 in 2020.
The average household income in St. Joseph is $106,540 with a poverty rate of 5.75%. The median age in St. Joseph is 45.1 years: 44.3 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Joseph was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,622 | 84.34% |
| Two or more races | 354 | 4.51% |
| Asian | 342 | 4.36% |
| Black or African American | 339 | 4.32% |
| Other race | 120 | 1.53% |
| Native American | 75 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,994 | 1.87 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Non Family | 2,130 | 1.14 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Married | 1,571 | 2.74 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Male | 176 | 2.3 | 97.2 | 2.8 |
| Female | 117 | 2.62 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
2.68
Average Family Size
1.87
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 166 | 2.76% |
| Associates Degree | 564 | 9.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,766 | 29.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,327 | 22.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,006 | 16.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 0.51% |
| Some College | 1,165 | 19.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,129 | 4,990 | 2,657 |
| Black | 283 | 243 | 91 |
| Asian | 246 | 234 | 200 |
| 2+ Races | 233 | 233 | 108 |
| Hispanic | 128 | 122 | 68 |
| Other Race | 58 | 52 | 13 |
| Native American | 32 | 32 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,609 | $94,181 | $54,556 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,107 | $123,929 | $77,500 |
| High School Graduate | $32,917 | $33,958 | $31,058 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,500 | $42,969 | $20,673 |
| Overall | $61,087 | $74,291 | $49,107 |
| Some College | $53,877 | $56,926 | $36,983 |
$61,087
Average Earnings
$74,291
Average Male
$49,107
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.7% of St. Joseph residents speak only English, while 9.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,317 | 352 | 5.57% |
| Black | 163 | 48 | 29.45% |
| Hispanic | 262 | 17 | 6.49% |
| Asian | 342 | 12 | 3.51% |
5.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.65%
Male Poverty Rate
6.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Joseph is Black, with 29.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Joseph is Asian, with 3.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.7% |
| Some College | 6.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.09% |
| Female Employed | 3.53% |
| Male Employed | 3.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $122,321 | $148,085 |
| Households | $79,103 | $106,540 |
| Married Families | $135,313 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,344 | $70,178 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
210
Number of Veterans
195
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 87 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| World War II | 28 |
| Korea | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 95 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 203 | 3.53% |
| Black | 7 | 2.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.88%
Born in St. Joseph
91.72%
Native Born
8.28%
Foreign Born
6%
Non Citizen
2.28%
Naturalized
91.72% of St. Joseph residents were born in the United States, with 59.88% having been born in Michigan. 6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,484 | -41 | -0.54% |
| 2028 | 7,525 | -41 | -0.54% |
| 2027 | 7,566 | -40 | -0.53% |
| 2026 | 7,606 | -41 | -0.54% |
| 2025 | 7,647 | -41 | -0.53% |
| 2024 | 7,688 | -41 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 7,729 | -35 | -0.45% |
| 2022 | 7,764 | -35 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 7,799 | -52 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 7,851 | -465 | -5.59% |
| 2019 | 8,316 | -26 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 8,342 | -21 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 8,363 | 74 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 8,289 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 8,291 | -55 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 8,346 | 49 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 8,297 | -35 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 8,332 | -25 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 8,357 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2010 | 8,358 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,789 | -425 | -4.61% |
| 1990 | 9,214 | -408 | -4.24% |
| 1980 | 9,622 | -1,420 | -12.86% |
| 1970 | 11,042 | -713 | -6.07% |
| 1960 | 11,755 | 1,532 | 14.99% |
| 1950 | 10,223 | 1,260 | 14.06% |
| 1940 | 8,963 | 614 | 7.35% |
| 1930 | 8,349 | 1,098 | 15.14% |
| 1920 | 7,251 | 1,315 | 22.15% |
| 1910 | 5,936 | 781 | 15.15% |
| 1900 | 5,155 | 1,422 | 38.09% |
| 1890 | 3,733 | 1,130 | 43.41% |
| 1880 | 2,603 | -4,881 | -65.22% |