Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri has a population of 18,551, the 59th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $61,310 and the median home value is $215,600. The poverty rate is 7.9%.
Ste. Genevieve County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 39 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Ste. Genevieve County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ste. Genevieve | 4,996 | $43,856 | 7.8% | $164,600 |
| Bloomsdale | 1,123 | $98,807 | 6.0% | $209,400 |
| Grayhawk | 554 | $49,808 | 9.9% | $123,600 |
| Ozora | 316 | N/A | 51.9% | $140,300 |
| St. Mary | 255 | $57,500 | 24.8% | $97,500 |
| Weingarten | 160 | $48,393 | 46.3% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Ste. Genevieve County is located in Missouri with a total population of 18,551. It is the 59th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ste. Genevieve County is 43.2 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Ste. Genevieve County is $61,310. This is 11% lower than the state median of $68,920. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 7.9%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $215,600. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Ste. Genevieve County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.
Education
18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 92.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Ste. Genevieve County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri?
Ste. Genevieve County has a population of 18,551, making it the 59th most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Ste. Genevieve County?
The median household income in Ste. Genevieve County is $61,310 with a poverty rate of 7.9%.
How many cities are in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri?
Ste. Genevieve County contains 6 Census-designated places.