St. Francois County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

St. Francois County is located in Missouri with a total population of 66,864. It is the 17th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Francois County is 39.2 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Francois County is $54,813. This is 20% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $155,100. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, St. Francois County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

St. Francois County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%.