Buchanan County, Missouri

Total Population: 83,855

County Seat: St. Joseph

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Median Home Value

$156,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$59,423

Across all households

Median Age

38.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)80.7%
Hispanic or Latino7.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.6%
Two or More Races4.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.4%

65 Years and Over

17.1%

Male

50.6%

Female

49.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.9%

No Health Insurance

12.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$59,423

Mean Household Income

$80,717

Per Capita Income

$32,930

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$156,600

Median Rent

$889/mo

Total Housing Units

38,415

Owner-Occupied

64.9%

Renter-Occupied

35.1%

Vacancy Rate

13.1%

Married Couple Households

40.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.3%

Average Household Size

2.41

Broadband Internet Access

84.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29021.