Saint Joseph, Missouri
Saint Joseph: The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri. It is located on the Missouri River in western Missouri. Saint Joseph is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Patee House Museum and the Pony Express National Museum.
About
Saint Joseph is a city located in the county of Buchanan in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 76,780 and a population density of 662 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 74,074 inhabitants.
The city was created 181 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Saint Joseph
| Population : | 74,074 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Buchanan County |
| Different from : | Joseph |
| Postal code : | 64501 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 816 |
| Area : | 116 km2 |
| Official name : | d3 |
| Named for : | Joseph |
| Capital city : | Saint Joseph is capital of Buchanan County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1843 (181 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:10:08 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 639 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Saint Joseph is located at 39°46'7"N 94°50'48"W (39.7686100, -94.8466300).
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Official website of Saint Joseph
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Saint Joseph decreased by 3.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 76,780 | - | census |
| 2011 | 77,202 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 77,332 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 77,221 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 76,994 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 76,496 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 76,443 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 76,076 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 75,604 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 74,875 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 74,074 | -1.08% | estimation process |
People born in Saint Joseph (135)
People born in Saint Joseph, including actress, singer, dancer, and philanthropist Jane Wyman, jazz saxophonist Coleman Hawkins, actress, comedian, singer, and dancer Betty Garrett, .
List
- Nellie Tayloe Ross (First woman state governor in the U.S.) she was born in 29/11/1876
- Georgia Hale (American silent film actress) she was born in 24/06/1905
- Malin Craig (American politician) he was born in 05/08/1875
- Ruth Warrick (American actress (1916-2005)) she was born in 29/06/1916
- Jeff Morris (American actor) he was born in 20/09/1934
- Ryan Bradley (figure skater) he was born in 17/11/1983
- Jim Webb (American politician, military officer and author) he was born in 09/02/1946
- Levi Ankeny (American politician (1844-1921)) he was born in 01/08/1844
- June Clyde (American singer, dancer, actress (1909-1987)) she was born in 02/12/1909
- Timothy Omundson (American actor) he was born in 29/07/1969
- Terin Humphrey (gymnast) she was born in 14/08/1986
- Norbert Brodine (American cinematographer) he was born in 16/12/1896
- Arthur Willard Pryor (American bandleader, composer, virtuoso trombonist with the Sousa Band) he was born in 22/09/1870
- Tom Pendergast (American politician) he was born in 22/07/1872
- Paul Murry (Disney comics artist) he was born in 25/11/1911
- LeRoy Prinz (American film director and choreographer (1895-1983)) he was born in 14/07/1895
- Harold F. Cherniss (American classical scholar) he was born in 11/03/1904
- Jon Jefferson (American writer) he was born in 13/11/1955
Schools in Saint Joseph
College & universities near Saint Joseph, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178466 | Hillyard Technical Center | Saint Joseph (MO) | 64506-5102 |
| 457688 | American Business and Technology University | St Joseph (MO) | 64506 |
| 178387 | Missouri Western State University | Saint Joseph (MO) | 64507 |
| 154712 | Benedictine College | Atchison (KS) | 66002-1499 |
| 155186 | Highland Community College | Highland (KS) | 66035-4165 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Saint Joseph, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
Post offices near Saint Joseph
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Post Office | Saint Joseph (MO) | 64501 |
| Fairleigh Post Office | Saint Joseph (MO) | 64506 |
| Elwood Post Office | Elwood (KS) | 66024 |
| Eastsid Post Office | Saint Joseph (MO) | 64506 |
| Stockyards Saint Joseph Post Office | Saint Joseph (MO) | 64504 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Saint Joseph , Indiana The most populous city in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It is located on the St. Joseph River in the northern part of the state. Saint Joseph is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Studebaker National Museum and the Three Rivers Festival. with a population of 76,995 people.
- Saint Joseph , Michigan city in and county seat of Berrien County, Michigan with a population of 8,290 people.
- Saint Joseph , Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 7,763 people.
- Saint Joseph , Wisconsin census-designated place in La Crosse County, Wisconsin with a population of 4,192 people.
- Saint Joseph , Illinois human settlement in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America with a population of 3,800 people.
- Saint Joseph , Ohio human settlement in United States of America with a population of 2,784 people.
- Saint Joseph , Louisiana town in and the parish seat of Tensas Parish in northeastern Louisiana, United States with a population of 945 people.
- Saint Joseph , Tennessee small town in Tennessee with a population of 824 people.
Other cities in Buchanan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buchanan County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 2,076 | City in Christian County, Missouri |
| Taos | 1,157 | City in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States |
| Agency | 651 | Human settlement in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Rushville | 275 | Village in the United States |
| Easton | 233 | City in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States |
| De Kalb | 222 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Lewis and Clark Village | 127 | Village in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Saint Joseph distances to largest Missouri cities
