St. Francois County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Name: St. Francois County, Missouri Demographics
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St. Francois County, Missouri has a population of 66,999, the 17th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $57,477 and the median home value is $169,300. The poverty rate is 15.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

St. Francois County Quick Facts

Population 66,999

Median Household Income $57,477

Median Home Value $169,300

Poverty Rate 15.9%

Unemployment Rate 4.5%

Median Age 39.5 years

Homeownership Rate 68.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.3%

High School Graduation 87.0%

Cities/Places 15

Population 66,999 17th of 115

Median Income $57,477 19% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.9%

Unemployment 4.5%

How St. Francois County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	66,864	66,999	+0.2%
Median household income	$54,813	$57,477	+4.9%
Median home value	$155,100	$169,300	+9.2%

Median Household Income

St. Francois

$57,477

$70,702

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

St. Francois

$169,300

$230,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.1%

$25K-$50K 23.7%

$50K-$100K 31.2%

$100K+ 25.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

5.5%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

4.7%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

5.1%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

10.7%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

8.8%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

3.7%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.0%|National: 5.2%

52.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.2%

Renter 31.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $794/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.9%

18-34

22.8%

35-54

26.2%

55-74

22.9%

75+

7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in St. Francois County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Farmington	18,282	$53,729	15.9%	$196,500
Park Hills	8,678	$52,563	14.4%	$131,300
Bonne Terre	6,683	$46,179	28.3%	$153,000
Desloge	4,863	$60,820	15.8%	$127,500
Terre du Lac	2,516	$86,019	6.4%	$199,300
Bismarck	1,508	$40,250	20.3%	$107,800
Leadwood	1,354	$44,783	36.0%	$63,200
Leadington	901	$37,938	22.1%	$169,600
Lake Timberline	810	$23,125	32.7%	$117,300
Iron Mountain Lake	781	$30,682	24.7%	$38,600
Doe Run	775	$83,065	5.7%	$129,900
Goose Creek Lake	481	$37,986	12.8%	$132,900
Wortham	141	N/A	48.2%	N/A
Frankclay	91	$44,861	0.0%	$73,900
Knob Lick	41	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

St. Francois County is located in Missouri with a total population of 66,999. It is the 17th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Francois County is 39.5 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Francois County is $57,477. This is 19% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $169,300. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, St. Francois County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

St. Francois County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for St. Francois County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Missouri and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of St. Francois County, Missouri?

St. Francois County has a population of 66,999, making it the 17th most populous county in Missouri.

What is the median income in St. Francois County?

The median household income in St. Francois County is $57,477 with a poverty rate of 15.9%.

How many cities are in St. Francois County, Missouri?

St. Francois County contains 15 Census-designated places.