St. Joseph, MO Profile
St. Joseph, MO, population 72,661, is located
in Missouri's Buchanan county,
about 46.8 miles from Kansas City and 48.4 miles from Kansas City.
Through the 90's St. Joseph's population has grown by about 3%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of St. Joseph has declined by about 2%.
St. Joseph's property crime levels tend to be higher than Missouri's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in St. Joseph tend to be lower than Missouri's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 92% |
| African American | 5% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 35.60 |
| Males | 33.80 |
| Females | 37.40 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 14.00% | | Under 20: | 13.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 15.00% | | 20 to 40: | 14.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 12.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 7.00% | | Over 60: | 12.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 73,990 | N/A |
| 2001 | 73,492 | -0.67% |
| 2002 | 73,163 | -0.45% |
| 2003 | 72,744 | -0.57% |
| 2004 | 72,602 | -0.20% |
| 2005 | 72,661 | 0.08% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $32,663 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 234 |
| 2002 | 257 |
| 2003 | 227 |
| 2004 | N/A |
| 2005 | 295 |
| 2006 | 291 |
| 2007 | 298 |
| 2008 | 462 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
2 |
0 |
1 |
- |
2 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
| Forcible Rape |
18 |
20 |
16 |
- |
22 |
11 |
13 |
13 |
| Robbery |
46 |
67 |
68 |
- |
60 |
67 |
66 |
88 |
| Aggravated Assault |
108 |
106 |
82 |
- |
132 |
135 |
135 |
249 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 5,632 |
| 2002 | 6,059 |
| 2003 | 6,671 |
| 2004 | N/A |
| 2005 | 5,743 |
| 2006 | 5,278 |
| 2007 | 5,326 |
| 2008 | 4,758 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
726 |
689 |
924 |
- |
763 |
761 |
770 |
770 |
| Larceny, Theft |
3,257 |
3,652 |
3,729 |
- |
3,079 |
2782 |
2814 |
2643 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
210 |
204 |
254 |
- |
362 |
320 |
273 |
221 |
| Arson |
17 |
20 |
22 |
- |
18 |
46 |
16
|
23 |
Location
| Elevation | 885 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 43.4 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.7 Square Miles |
