Buchanan County, Missouri
Total Population: 83,855
County Seat: St. Joseph
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
23.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.