St. Joseph, MO-KS Metro Area

St. Joseph, MO-KS · Metro Area

120,012Population

A metropolitan statistical area of 4 counties (1 central, 3 outlying), part of the Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS combined area. The counties are tied together by commuting: people live in one and work in another.

Median household income: $65,005
Median home value: $171,300
Land area: 1,656 sq mi

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Counties in this metro area

Central counties hold the urban core; outlying counties are linked to it by commuting.

County	Role	Population	Median income	Median home value
Buchanan County, MO	Central	83,568	$62,158	$166,300
Andrew County, MO	Outlying	18,065	$75,625	$215,400
DeKalb County, MO	Outlying	10,876	$69,826	$169,200
Doniphan County, KS	Outlying	7,503	$74,028	$135,200

Largest cities and towns

49 places in our city pages lie in this area; the 25 largest are shown.

Place	Type	Population	Median income
St. Joseph, MO	City	71,236	$57,956
Cameron, MO	City	8,519	$61,791
Savannah, MO	City	5,053	$62,535
Grand River, MO	—	4,230	$77,589
Country Club, MO	Village	2,935	$81,042
Washington, KS	—	2,922	$79,236
Camden, MO	—	1,861	$65,417
Washington, MO	—	1,853	$77,432
Center, KS	—	1,804	$59,196
Iowa, KS	—	1,585	$97,829
Wathena, KS	City	1,554	$87,222
Highland, KS	City	1,069	$72,083
Elwood, KS	City	1,049	$62,266
Maysville, MO	City	947	$44,271
Polk, MO	—	909	$65,455
Agency, MO	Village	871	$106,000
Stewartsville, MO	City	844	$80,972
Troy, KS	City	824	$52,232
Colfax, MO	—	735	$79,583
Union Star, MO	Town	559	$61,299
De Kalb, MO	Town	518	$94,028
Adams, MO	—	451	$66,058
Sherman, MO	—	444	$69,688
Osborn, MO	City	424	$52,054
Clarksdale, MO	City	399	$69,896

Also in the Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS combined area

Kansas City, MO-KS · metro · 2,218,142 Lawrence, KS · metro · 120,302 Warrensburg, MO · micro · 54,732 Ottawa, KS · micro · 26,106 Atchison, KS · micro · 16,208

Demographic Rates

Poverty Rate

13.5%

Unemployment

3.8%

College Educated

23.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1701, S2301, S1501

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B02001, B03003

Income Profile

Median Household Income

$65,005

Mean Household Income

$84,665

Income Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S1902, S1903, B19013, B19113

Sex Distribution

Male

50.9%

Female

49.1%

Population Split

Male50.9%

Female49.1%

The sex distribution of a population provides insight into the demographic balance of a community. Significant skews in this ratio can be influenced by local industries (e.g., military bases, mining, or tech hubs), educational institutions, or migration patterns. Understanding this balance is essential for planning public health initiatives and social services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Ancestry

German23.2%

English12.1%

Irish11.5%

Mexican3.4%

Scottish1.9%

Italian1.6%

Polish1.5%

French1.5%

African0.4%

Reported ancestry groups representing the cultural heritage of the population. Percentages may not sum to 100% as residents may report multiple ancestries or none.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B04006

Immigration & Nativity

Nativity Status

3.2%Foreign Born

96.8%Native Born

Citizenship Status

Naturalized43.1%

Non-Citizen56.9%

Period of Entry

2010 or Later51.3%

Before 201048.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B05001, B05002

Housing Characteristics

Total Housing Units

53,673

Median Rent

$895/mo

Median Home Value

$171,300

Median Year Built

1969

Housing Tenure

Housing Types

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table DP04

Education Enrollment

Total Enrolled

26,820

College Enrollment

18.1%

High School

23.1%

College Educated

23.8%

K-12 Enrollment

Higher Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1401, S1501

Transportation & Commute

Mean Commute Time

19.6 min

Drive Alone Rate

80.3%

Public Transit

0.2%

Work From Home

7.4%

Commute Mode

Vehicle Ownership

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0801, B08141

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.0%

18-34 Years

21.5%

35-64 Years

38.2%

65+ Years

18.3%

Population Composition

Under 1822.0%

18-3421.5%

35-6438.2%

65+18.3%

The age distribution of a community impacts local services, school requirements, and the labor market. A higher percentage of youth suggests a need for schools and family services, while a larger senior population may indicate a retirement destination or a need for healthcare services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Household Composition

Married Couples

44.8%

Single Parent

5.7%

Living Alone

31.5%

Avg Size

2.43

Household Types

Married Couples44.8%

Single Parent5.7%

Living Alone31.5%

Household composition offers insights into the social fabric of a community. A high percentage of married couples often correlates with stability and higher household incomes, while a significant number of single-person households may indicate a younger transient population or an aging community.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1101

Economic Profile

Per Capita Income

$34,044

SNAP Usage

12.2%

Health Insurance

90.3%

Household Income Breakdown

Under $25k19.1%

$25k - $50k20.0%

$50k - $100k32.6%

$100k+28.2%

Key Industries

Manufacturing

19.5%

Retail Trade

11.4%

Education & Health Care

24.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S2201, DP03

Health & Disability

Disability Rate

16.8%With Disability

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with a disability.

Health Insurance Coverage

90.3%With Coverage

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with health insurance coverage.

Why this matters: High disability rates may indicate a need for accessible infrastructure and specialized healthcare services. Health insurance coverage is a key indicator of a community's access to preventative care and financial resilience against medical emergencies.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1810, S2701

Technology Access

Broadband Internet

85.8%vs ~90% National Avg

Computer Ownership

93.9%vs ~95% National Avg

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S2801

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Scale

Lower is better

86.4

0130

Below average< 97

Near average97 - 103

Above average> 103

Prices compared with the US average (100). 105 means about 5% more expensive than average.

Housing Affordability

Higher is better

193.1

0200

Hard to Afford< 80

Moderate80 - 100

Affordable> 100

100 means a family earning the median family income just qualifies to buy the median-value home (20% down, 30-year loan at 6.72%).

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities · NAR affordability formula with Census ACS 2020–2024 incomes and home values and the Freddie Mac 30-year rate (2024)

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