St. Jo, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, St. Jo, Texas had a total population of 911, the 1058th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $68,182, which is 13% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.6%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x.
St. Jo Quick Facts
How St. Jo Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 897 | 911 | No clear change (+1.6%) |
| Median household income | $52,725 | $68,182 | No clear change (+29.3%) |
| Median home value¹ | $120,856 | $159,400 | No clear change (+31.9%) |
| Median gross rent | $800 | $752 | No clear change (-6.0%) |
How St. Jo Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 91.1%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 5.2%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 6.4%
- HS Diploma: 39.4%
- Some College: 29.5%
- Associate's: 4.3%
- Bachelor's: 16.2%
- Graduate+: 4.3%
St. Jo Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Montague County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie | 5,770 | $57,488 | 16.7% | $174,300 |
| Nocona | 3,144 | $42,731 | 19.8% | $122,400 |
| Nocona Hills | 687 | $66,500 | 5.4% | $231,300 |
| Sunset (Montague County) | 402 | N/A | 17.7% | $224,600 |
| Montague | 189 | $55,595 | 28.9% | $326,900 |
| Ringgold | 174 | $34,750 | 5.8% | $87,100 |
Cities Similar to St. Jo
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point | 912 | $68,508 | $158,600 | 11.4% | 19.0% |
| Maypearl | 907 | $69,550 | $335,300 | 20.2% | 1.0% |
| Reid Hope King | 932 | N/A | $108,200 | 21.1% | 25.3% |
| Olmito | 887 | N/A | N/A | 11.2% | 67.3% |
| Camp Wood | 939 | N/A | $77,500 | 5.5% | 16.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 911, St. Jo's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
St. Jo is a small community located in Texas, within Montague County. The total population is 911. It ranks as the 1058th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in St. Jo is 34.9 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 34.8% of the population under 18, St. Jo has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in St. Jo is $68,182. This is 13% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in St. Jo, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $159,400. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, St. Jo is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
St. Jo has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.1% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.
Education
20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for St. Jo, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of St. Jo, Texas?
St. Jo, Texas has a population of 911 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in St. Jo, TX?
The median household income in St. Jo is $68,182, which is 16% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in St. Jo, TX?
The poverty rate in St. Jo is 14.6%. This means approximately 133 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of St. Jo, Texas?
St. Jo's population is 91.1% White, 0.0% Black, 5.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in St. Jo, TX?
The median home value in St. Jo is $159,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.3x.
How educated is St. Jo, Texas?
20.4% of adults (25+) in St. Jo hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.