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 $89,887 with a poverty rate of 23.99%. The median age in St. Joseph is 25.9 years: 28.6 years for males, and 22.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Joseph was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,054 | 85.68% |
| Black or African American | 623 | 8.82% |
| Two or more races | 248 | 3.51% |
| Asian | 104 | 1.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.33% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,176 | 2.53 | 68 | 32 |
| Non Family | 924 | 1.51 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Married | 797 | 3.16 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Female | 235 | 3.67 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Male | 220 | 3.34 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
68.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 41 | 1.13% |
| Associates Degree | 689 | 19.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 801 | 22.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 493 | 13.63% |
| High School Graduate | 540 | 14.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 210 | 5.81% |
| Some College | 843 | 23.31% |
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 | 3,238 | 3,197 | 1,289 |
| Black | 215 | 18 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 64 | 51 | 2 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | 5 |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 0 | 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 39.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,896 | $99,231 | $51,620 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,083 | $54,052 | $85,269 |
| High School Graduate | $36,169 | $36,970 | $35,259 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,356 | $50,232 | $48,209 |
| Some College | $46,893 | $46,813 | $47,007 |
$48,356
Average Earnings
$50,232
Average Male
$48,209
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.38% of St. Joseph residents speak only English, while 10.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 6.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,910 | 785 | 15.99% |
| Black | 557 | 503 | 90.31% |
| Multiple | 144 | 53 | 36.81% |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 100% |
| Asian | 53 | 15 | 28.3% |
23.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.6%
Male Poverty Rate
22.15%
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 White, with 15.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 84.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.01% |
| High School | 11.34% |
| Some College | 6.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.24% |
| Female Employed | 2.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,083 | $101,590 |
| Households | $74,318 | $89,887 |
| Married Families | $91,777 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,538 | $64,014 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.2%
Male Marriage Rate
25.9%
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
183
Number of Veterans
159
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 93 |
| Korea | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 81 |
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 3.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.7%
Labor Force Participation
73.7%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
71.79%
Born in St. Joseph
94.06%
Native Born
5.94%
Foreign Born
3.98%
Non Citizen
1.97%
Naturalized
94.06% of St. Joseph residents were born in the United States, with 71.79% having been born in Minnesota. 3.98% 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% |