St. Francois County, MO

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2021 Population

67,168

0.773% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.9

0.765% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.7%

3.79% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$50,015

8.01% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$126,800

7.46% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

27,197

0.428% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, St. Francois County, MO had a population of 67.2k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $50,015. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of St. Francois County, MO grew from 66,653 to 67,168, a 0.773% increase and its median household income grew from $46,307 to $50,015, a 8.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Francois County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.52%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.99%), White (Hispanic) (0.869%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.463%).

None of the households in St. Francois County, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in St. Francois County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in St. Francois County, MO are Mineral Area College (576 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in St. Francois County, MO was $126,800, and the homeownership rate was 69.4%.

Most people in St. Francois County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Francois County, MO was 2 cars per household.

St. Francois County, MO borders Iron County, MO, Jefferson County, MO, Madison County, MO, Perry County, MO, Ste. Genevieve County, MO, and Washington County, MO.

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Population & Diversity

St. Francois County, MO is home to a population of 67.2k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.7% of St. Francois County, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.15k people).

In 2021, there were 25.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.1k people) in St. Francois County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.36k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.01k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of St. Francois County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in St. Francois County, MO was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in St. Francois County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Francois County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
61.1k ± 416
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.36k ± 285
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.01k ± 440

1.65%

Hispanic Population

1.11k people

1.65% of the people in St. Francois County, MO are hispanic (1.11k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in St. Francois County, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
38,663 ± 4,812 people
India
21,758 ± 3,615 people
China
18,328 ± 3,319 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 38,663 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,758 and China with 18,328.

Foreign-Born Population

1.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.15k people

1.55%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.03k people

As of 2021, 1.7% of St. Francois County, MO residents (1.15k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. Francois County, MO was 1.55%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in St. Francois County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,387 ± 225
Gulf War (2001-)
777 ± 274
Gulf War (1990s)
439 ± 139

St. Francois County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.79 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of St. Francois County, MO employs 27.2k people. The largest industries in St. Francois County, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,677 people), Retail Trade (3,411 people), and Manufacturing (3,324 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($82,679), Utilities ($76,583), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,940).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,079. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

27.2k

2021 Value

± 1,428

0.428%

1 Year growth

± 7.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. Francois County, MO grew at a rate of 0.428%, from 27.1k employees to 27.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Francois County, MO, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,579 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,494 people), and Production Occupations (2,214 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Francois County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

27.2k

2021 Value

± 1,428

0.428%

1 Year growth

± 7.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. Francois County, MO grew at a rate of 0.428%, from 27.1k employees to 27.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Francois County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,677 people), Retail Trade (3,411 people), and Manufacturing (3,324 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Francois County, MO, though some of these residents may live in St. Francois County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,677

Median earning men ± $1,444

$26,663

Median earning women ± $2,046

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,163), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,239), and Manufacturing ($44,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,964), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($37,059), and Public Administration ($34,811).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

814
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
400
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
290
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$319k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$263k
Manufacturing
$176k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in St. Francois County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 73.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.2%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (73.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.2%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in St. Francois County, MO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in St. Francois County, MO awarded 576 degrees. The student population of St. Francois County, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 787 male students and 1,495 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Francois County, MO are White (533 and 94%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9 and 1.59%), Unknown (8 and 1.41%), and Black or African American (7 and 1.23%).

The largest universities in St. Francois County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Mineral Area College (576 and 100%).

The most popular majors in St. Francois County, MO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (274 and 47.6%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (52 and 9.03%), and Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (48 and 8.33%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,282 students enrolled in St. Francois County, MO, 34.5% men and 65.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,018 records, of which 66.9% were women and 33.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
274 degrees awarded
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development
48 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
48 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in St. Francois County, MO was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 274 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in St. Francois County, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Mineral Area College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

576 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mineral Area College with 576 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 189 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Francois County, MO, which is 0.488 times less than the 387 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 533 degrees mean that there were 59.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 9 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,830) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($370) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in St. Francois County, MO was $126,800 in 2021, which is 0.518 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $118,000 to $126,800, a 7.46% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Francois County, MO is 69.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in St. Francois County, MO have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Francois County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in St. Francois County, MO is $50,015. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in St. Francois County, MO was Census Tract 9509.01 with a value of $75,185, followed by Census Tract 9509.02 and Census Tract 9506, with respective values of $47,605 and $40,382.

In 2022, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in St. Francois County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.175%.

Housing

Property

$126,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,310

$16,262

Median Property Taxes

±$1,016

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In St. Francois County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in St. Francois County, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.4%

Homeownership

2021

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.4% of the housing units in St. Francois County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in St. Francois County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9509.01
Census Tract 9509.02
Census Tract 9506

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in St. Francois County, MO was Census Tract 9509.01 with a value of $75,185, followed by Census Tract 9509.02 and Census Tract 9506, with respective values of $47,605 and $40,382.

The following map shows all of the tracts in St. Francois County, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,015

Median Household Income

± $2,863

23.4k

Number of Households

± 1,241

In 2021, the median household income of the 23.4k households in St. Francois County, MO grew to $50,015 from the previous year's value of $46,307.

The following chart displays the households in St. Francois County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for St. Francois County, MO is from Missouri.

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.5%)
Carpooled (9.85%)
Worked At Home (4.94%)

In 2021, 82.5% of workers in St. Francois County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.85%) and those who worked at home (4.94%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Francois County, MO have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.59% of the workforce in St. Francois County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in St. Francois County, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in St. Francois County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in St. Francois County, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in St. Francois County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.175%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Francois County, MO (10.2k out of 61.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Francois County, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 18.8% of the children was living in poverty in St. Francois County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 294 in St. Francois County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 50.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.1% of the population of St. Francois County, MO has health coverage, with 43.9% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.89% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in St. Francois County, MO see 1494 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.81% increase from the previous year (1482 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2374 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 359 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,494 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in St. Francois County, MO

Primary care physicians in St. Francois County, MO see an average of 1,494 patients per year. This represents a 0.81% increase from the previous year (1,482 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in St. Francois County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.9%

Uninsured

43.9%

Employer Coverage

16.3%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.89%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Francois County, MO grew by 5.84% from 10.3% to 10.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in St. Francois County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 51.4 in St. Francois County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in St. Francois County, MO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.3% in St. Francois County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in St. Francois County, MO.

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