Population 6,396 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Saint Joseph
Household size in Saint Joseph
| Period | Saint Joseph | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Saint Joseph average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Milwaukee area overall, where it has 2.45 people. Household size has climbed from 2.57 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Saint Joseph
| Period | Saint Joseph | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.6 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.4 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.5 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Saint Joseph is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.5, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.3, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Saint Joseph
| Period | Saint Joseph | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.7% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 29.9% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Saint Joseph: 20.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 7.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Saint Joseph
Renters in Saint Joseph
| Period | Saint Joseph | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.8% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.2% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.7% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.6% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Saint Joseph rent: 59.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly three in ten owners (28.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 8.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Saint Joseph
| Period | Saint Joseph | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.5% of the housing in Saint Joseph, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Saint Joseph
| Period | Saint Joseph | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1940 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Saint Joseph is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1940, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Saint Joseph has older homes than most Milwaukee neighborhoods.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Saint Joseph
| Period | Saint Joseph | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $768 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $841 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $928 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,095 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$327 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Saint Joseph costs $1,095 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $327 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Saint Joseph
Bachelor's degrees in Saint Joseph
| Period | Saint Joseph | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Saint Joseph: 19.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 1.4 points, even as the national share rose.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Saint Joseph
| Period | Saint Joseph | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.0% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.6% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.0% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Saint Joseph have finished high school as nationally: 90.0%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Milwaukee area as a whole (92.2%). The share with a diploma is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Saint Joseph
| Period | Saint Joseph | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Saint Joseph: 7.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.7 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Saint Joseph compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph | 2.69 | 36.5 | 20.3% | 59.6% | 15.5% | 1940 | $1,095 | 19.4% | 90.0% | 7.6% |
| Uptown | 2.70 | 29.9 | 28.5% | 52.7% | 11.4% | 1939 | $1,091 | 22.4% | 87.8% | 9.3% |
| Sunset Heights | 2.36 | 37.9 | 15.8% | 52.6% | 12.4% | 1939 | $1,014 | 21.1% | 92.8% | 1.0% |
| Sherman Park | 3.04 | 33.1 | 31.1% | 68.8% | 26.2% | 1940 | $1,144 | 13.9% | 81.6% | 17.3% |
| Grasslyn Manor | 2.53 | 35.4 | 16.9% | 36.6% | 7.0% | 1948 | $1,081 | 23.1% | 92.0% | 5.6% |
| Enderis Park | 2.18 | 36.9 | 9.9% | 35.6% | 8.7% | 1945 | $1,099 | 51.5% | 96.3% | 1.2% |
| Washington Heights | 2.29 | 37.6 | 12.6% | 39.8% | 6.5% | 1938 | $1,246 | 54.7% | 97.6% | 2.1% |
| Roosevelt Grove | 2.46 | 31.1 | 26.4% | 59.0% | 18.4% | 1949 | $999 | 17.0% | 87.3% | 15.3% |
| Tosa East Towne | 2.23 | 36.7 | 9.4% | 34.8% | 2.6% | 1940 | $1,093 | 66.1% | 97.7% | 2.5% |
| Washington Park | 3.04 | 26.5 | 36.0% | 68.5% | 22.0% | 1938 | $1,371 | 6.7% | 73.5% | 5.6% |
| Dineen Park | 2.34 | 43.6 | 20.6% | 62.6% | 11.4% | 1956 | $973 | 16.4% | 77.0% | 2.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Saint Joseph. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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