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St. Joseph, MO is a vibrant city with a population of 73,138 and a population density of 1,682 people per square mile. This city is home to many local businesses such as the Pony Express Museum, East Hills Mall, and Central High School. Year-round outdoor activities in St. Joseph include hiking trails at Bodecker Park and camping on the banks of the Missouri River at Sokol Park. For those interested in culture, there are several organizations devoted to art and music such as The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art and the St. Joseph Symphony Orchestra. Sports fans will enjoy watching the St. Joe Mustangs baseball team during their season from May through August or attending events held at Remington Nature Center for Archery and Rifle Shooting Range. With so many things to do in this Midwestern town, it's easy to see why St. Joseph has become such an attractive place to live!

The population in St. Joseph is 73,138. There are 1,661 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in St. Joseph is 37.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in St. Joseph is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in St. Joseph
- 43.6% are married
- 14.2% are divorced
- 29.7% are married with children
- 21.7% have children, but are single
Race in St. Joseph

- 82.2% are White
- 6.2% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.9% Two or more races
- 0.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleSt. Joseph, MissouriUnited States
  73,138.0329,725,481.0
  49.5%50.5%
  50.6%49.5%
  37.738.4
 
  75,369.0326,569,308.0
  76,657.0309,327,143.0
  73,990.0285,036,114.0
  71,852.0251,960,433.0
  0.1%15.6%
  3.1%30.8%
 
  1661.193.4
  44.0313531905.423
  0.792264836.791
 
  80.2%59.4%
  5.9%12.2%
  1.5%5.6%
  0.3%0.6%
  0.5%0.2%
  0.0%0.4%
  4.0%3.2%
  7.5%18.4%
 
  43.6%49.8%
  42.0%48.0%
  1.5%1.8%
  56.4%50.2%
  33.1%33.8%
  17.3%10.8%
  6.1%5.6%
 
  2.432.6
  28,594.0124,010,992.0
  16,688.080,755,759.0
  27.5%30.5%
  41.5%42.9%
  11,906.043,255,233.0
  22.3%15.8%
  8.7%10.8%
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I've lived here all my life and gradually the crime rate has worsened over time. From violence to drugs to theft to property damage. The school district is horrible as  More

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Over 15 years ago

St. Joseph, MO is nestled along the mighty Missouri river on the far western side of the state. It has rolling hills and the river banks are gorgeous in fall and spring.  More

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For years now St. Joseph has given alot of lip service to exploiting its historic and architectural assets to enhance the economy and quality of life here. But we  More

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