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Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri
Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. Ste. Genevieve County had 18,689 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Missouri (+1.9%). It holds 7 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 29186.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,689
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,479 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,571
Median household income
$66,339
±$7,127 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$222,200
±$12,859 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$780
±$42 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Ste. Genevieve County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 18,479 residents in Ste. Genevieve County. The Census Bureau estimates 18,689 for July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 18,571 over 499 square miles of land.
| Measure | Ste. Genevieve County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,571 | 6,191,814 | +723 |
| Households | 7,137±232 | 2,508,227 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.08 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,326±23 | 2,825,287 | −409 |
Ste. Genevieve County's population since 2000
From 17,842 in 2000 to 18,689 in 2025: up 4.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Ste. Genevieve County?
Ste. Genevieve County holds 7 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Ste. Genevieve with 5,065 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Ste. Genevieve | 4,999 | $48,097 |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomsdale | 639 | $101,736 |
| GrayhawkGEOID 2928860 | 488 | $49,304 |
| St. MaryGEOID 2965034 | 309 | $49,643 |
| OzoraGEOID 2955892 | 182 | not published |
| WeingartenGEOID 2978226 | 127 | $49,514 |
| Goose Creek LakeGEOID 2927924 | 524 | $37,986 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ste. Genevieve County?
The median resident of Ste. Genevieve County is 43.3 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 21.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.3%. 0.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ste. Genevieve County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3±0.8 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.4%±0.1 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.5%±0.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% | 5.2% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.8%±0.5 pts | 76.3% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±1.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.3%±1.9 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.6%±1.8 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.9%±1.5 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.8%±2.5 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9%±1.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±1.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ste. Genevieve County earn?
Half of Ste. Genevieve County's 7,137 households earn less than $66,339 a year (±$7,127), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $74,000 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ste. Genevieve County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,339±$7,127 | $70,702 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,259±$6,032 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,520±$2,250 | $39,695 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2%±1.9 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.8%±4.7 pts | 15.8% | −9.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.5%±2.1 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.9%±3.5 pts | 89.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ste. Genevieve County?
Owners occupy 83.0% of Ste. Genevieve County's occupied homes and renters 17.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $222,200 by its owner (±$12,859). The median renter pays $780 a month including utilities, and 21.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ste. Genevieve County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $222,200±$12,859 | $230,300 | +$17,659 |
| Median gross rent | $780±$42 | $1,033 | −$117 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.6%±9.9 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,256±$82 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.0%±3.4 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,326±23 | 2,825,287 | −409 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.9%±3.8 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.0%±2.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.3%±2.3 pts | 13.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ste. Genevieve County building?
Builders took permits for 42 new housing units across Ste. Genevieve County in 2025 (42 single-family), 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ste. Genevieve County get to work?
85.9% of Ste. Genevieve County's workers drive alone and 6.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Ste. Genevieve County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.0%±2.4 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±2.1 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 85.9%±2.9 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8%±1.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.5%±2.4 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.9 min±3.0 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Ste. Genevieve County's census tracts?
Ste. Genevieve County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,181 (Tract 9602) to $95,169 (Tract 9601.02).
| Tract 9601.0129186960101 | 3,374±424 | $87,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601.0229186960102 | 2,459±479 | $95,169 |
| Tract 960229186960200 | 5,304±180 | $49,181 |
| Tract 960329186960300 | 4,445±454 | $78,832 |
| Tract 960429186960400 | 2,989±486 | $78,241 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Ste. Genevieve County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 59th of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 65th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 49th of 115 |
| Median household income | 28th of 115 |
| Median home value | 20th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 50th of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 107th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68th of 115 |
| Median age | 33rd of 115 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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