St. Joseph is a city located in Stearns County Minnesota. St. Joseph has a 2024 population of 6,694. St. Joseph is currently declining at a rate of -1.38% annually and its population has decreased by -5.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,068 in 2020.
The average household income in St. Joseph is $89,982 with a poverty rate of 21.64%. The median age in St. Joseph is 23.9 years: 25.8 years for males, and 23.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Joseph was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,534 | 78.79% |
| Black or African American | 735 | 10.46% |
| Two or more races | 534 | 7.6% |
| Asian | 100 | 1.42% |
| Other race | 89 | 1.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,217 | 2.51 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Non Family | 999 | 1.49 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Married | 848 | 3.3 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Male | 208 | 3.61 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Female | 162 | 3.17 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
64.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 1.04% |
| Associates Degree | 759 | 21.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 664 | 19.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 382 | 11.07% |
| High School Graduate | 554 | 16.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 331 | 9.59% |
| Some College | 726 | 21.03% |
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 | 2,822 | 2,776 | 987 |
| Black | 259 | 22 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 186 | 174 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 135 | 63 | 45 |
| Other Race | 77 | 65 | 14 |
| Asian | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| Islander | 32 | 32 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,357 | $110,729 | $52,407 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,304 | $68,833 | $74,613 |
| High School Graduate | $38,779 | $38,906 | $38,704 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $26,378 |
| Overall | $49,381 | $52,929 | $48,929 |
| Some College | $47,108 | $46,467 | $47,917 |
$49,381
Average Earnings
$52,929
Average Male
$48,929
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.88% of St. Joseph residents speak only English, while 16.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 11.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,385 | 581 | 13.25% |
| Black | 686 | 555 | 80.9% |
| Multiple | 433 | 48 | 11.09% |
| Islander | 32 | 32 | 100% |
| Asian | 60 | 26 | 43.33% |
21.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.76%
Male Poverty Rate
17.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Joseph is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Joseph is Multiple, with 11.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.42% |
| High School | 10.51% |
| Some College | 5.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 16.73% |
| Female Employed | 3.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,672 | $105,611 |
| Households | $75,217 | $89,982 |
| Married Families | $94,282 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,209 | $61,711 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.4%
Male Marriage Rate
28.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
253
Number of Veterans
223
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 139 |
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 138 |
| 75+ | 68 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 184 | 3.78% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 12% |
| Other Race | 24 | 26.97% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 8.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.1%
Labor Force Participation
70.1%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
67.91%
Born in St. Joseph
88.99%
Native Born
11.01%
Foreign Born
5.41%
Non Citizen
5.6%
Naturalized
88.99% of St. Joseph residents were born in the United States, with 67.91% having been born in Minnesota. 5.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,228 | -93 | -1.47% |
| 2028 | 6,321 | -93 | -1.45% |
| 2027 | 6,414 | -94 | -1.44% |
| 2026 | 6,508 | -93 | -1.41% |
| 2025 | 6,601 | -93 | -1.39% |
| 2024 | 6,694 | -94 | -1.38% |
| 2023 | 6,788 | -307 | -4.33% |
| 2022 | 7,095 | 20 | 0.28% |
| 2021 | 7,075 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 7,068 | -501 | -6.62% |
| 2019 | 7,569 | 121 | 1.62% |
| 2018 | 7,448 | 40 | 0.54% |
| 2017 | 7,408 | 353 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7,055 | -49 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 7,104 | -11 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 7,115 | 33 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 7,082 | 168 | 2.43% |
| 2012 | 6,914 | 41 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 6,873 | 47 | 0.69% |
| 2010 | 6,826 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,681 | 1,387 | 42.11% |
| 1990 | 3,294 | 300 | 10.02% |
| 1980 | 2,994 | -3,234 | -51.93% |