St. Joseph
City in Buchanan County, Missouri
St. Joseph is a city in Buchanan County, Missouri, with 72,473 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 889 ft (271 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elwood, 3.9 miles W.
- 72,473residents (2020 Census)
- 889 ftelevation · 271 m
- 44.0 sq miland area · 114.1 km²
- 1,645 / sq mipopulation density
- 64501main ZIP code (5 in total)
About St. Joseph
St. Joseph is a city in and the county seat of Buchanan County, Missouri, United States. Located on the Missouri River, it is the principal city of the St. Joseph Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Buchanan, Andrew, and DeKalb counties in Missouri and Doniphan County, Kansas. As of the 2020 census, St. Joseph had a population of 72,473, making it the 8th most populous city in the state, and the 3rd most populous in Northwest Missouri. St. Joseph is located roughly 30 miles (48 km) north of the Kansas City, Missouri city limits and approximately 125 miles (201 km) south of Omaha, Nebraska.
The city was named after the town's founder Joseph Robidoux and the biblical Saint Joseph. In the nineteenth century, it was the death place of American outlaw Jesse James. It was also the starting point of the Pony Express serving the West. Today, St. Joseph is home to Missouri Western State University, which enrolls over 3,800 students.
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Living in St. Joseph
- Median household income
- $57,956
- Median home value
- $154,200
- Median rent
- $898/mo
- Median age
- 38.1
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St. Joseph had 72,473 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 72,473 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,645 per sq mi (635 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. Joseph at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Buchanan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 72,473 (2020) |
| Land area | 44.04 sq mi (114.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7595° N, 94.8211° W |
| ZIP codes | 64501, 64503, 64506, 64507, 66024 |
| Official website | stjosephmo.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2964550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. Joseph
- Elwood, KS3.9 mi W
- Wathena, KS5.6 mi W
- Country Club6.0 mi N
- Agency8.2 mi SE
- Amazonia9.7 mi NW
- Easton9.9 mi E
- Cosby10.4 mi NE
- Faucett11.1 mi S
- Savannah12.4 mi N
- De Kalb13.0 mi SW
- Troy, KS14.6 mi W
- Clarksdale14.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about St. Joseph
What county is St. Joseph in?
St. Joseph is in Buchanan County, Missouri.
What is the population of St. Joseph, MO?
72,473 people lived in St. Joseph at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. Joseph, MO?
The main ZIP code is 64501. Other ZIP codes: 64503, 64506, 64507, 66024.
What is the elevation of St. Joseph?
889 feet (271 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. Joseph?
Elwood (3.9 mi), Wathena (5.6 mi), Country Club (6.0 mi), Agency (8.2 mi), Amazonia (9.7 mi).
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