St. Joseph City, Missouri
As of the census of 2000, there were 73990 people in the city, organized into 29026 households, and 18463 families living in the city. The population density was 1687.7 people per square mile (651.62/kmē), it is Missouri's 127th most densely populated city. There were 31752 housing units at an average density of 724.3 per square mile (279.65/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.39 persons, and the average family size was 2.98 persons. In the city Age distribution was 24.1% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males. The median age was 35.6 years, The median age of males was 33.8 years, for females the median age was 37.4 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 67981 White, 3722 Black or African American, 340 American Indian, 351 Asian, 19 Native Hawaiian, 1065 from two or more races and 512 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $32663, making it the 350th highest city by median household income in Missouri. The median income for a family in the city was $40995, it would be the 315th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Missouri. The per capita income for the city was $17445, making its Missouri's 284th highest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $19299, The median income for males was $24144 versus $15462 for females.
In 2000, 18797 pupils and students, of which 9202 are male and 9595 are female, 25.4% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 1327 nursery or pri school, 831 kindergarten, 8325 elementary school, 3845 high school and 4469 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 73990 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 73991 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 74077 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 74439 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 74807 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 74870 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 75336 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 75748 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 75924 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 76107 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 76197 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 679 | 648 | 1327 |
| Kindergarten | 391 | 440 | 831 |
| Elementary school | 4215 | 4110 | 8325 |
| High school | 2076 | 1769 | 3845 |
| College or graduate school | 1841 | 2628 | 4469 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph city, Missouri | $32663 | $40995 | $17445 |
| Buchanan County, Missouri | $34704 | $42408 | $17882 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |