Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. 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 average than 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%.