Sainte Genevieve County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri, had a population of approximately 17,894. The racial composition was about 95% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 2.7% of two or more races. Hispanic or Latino individuals of any race constituted around 1.6% of the population. The county has a median household income of approximately $52,078, and around 11.3% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in the county is 41.9 years.

As of the latest data, the median home value in Sainte Genevieve County, MO, is around $145,000. Homeownership rate is approximately 82%, higher than the national average. The median household income is about $55,000. Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is roughly $700 per month. Home appreciation over the past decade has been around 3.5% annually. The county features a mix of historic and modern homes, with a low population density contributing to spacious living conditions.

As of the 2022 and 2023 election cycles, Sainte Genevieve County, MO, has seen various local, state, and federal elections.

In 2022, notable offices included:

• U.S. Senate: Eric Schmitt (R) won with 55.4% total state votes.
• Missouri State Senate and House: constituencies within multiple district lines.
• County Offices: positions such as Sheriff, Assessor, and Commissioners.

For accurate, up-to-date information, refer to the Sainte Genevieve County Clerk's office or their official website and local news sources. For example, results from a recent municipal election or any special propositions might exhibit data like:

• Voter turnout: ~40%
• Local measures: "Proposition A" approving or rejecting school bond measures with ~60% approval.

Always check the latest reports and sample ballots for current candidate listings and election outcomes.

Sainte Genevieve County, MO shows the following education statistics: approximately 88% of residents aged 25 and older have at least a high school diploma, while around 18% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. In comparison, the national average for high school graduates is approximately 90%, and about 33% of Americans have a bachelor's degree or higher. Missouri state averages are about 90% for high school graduates and 29% for those with a bachelor's degree or higher. This indicates that Sainte Genevieve County is slightly below both state and national averages in terms of overall educational attainment.

As of recent data, Sainte Genevieve County, MO hosts a labor force of approximately 9,000 individuals. The employment rate stands at around 95%, implying an unemployment rate close to 5%. Prominent industries include manufacturing, healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, and education services. Manufacturing leads, employing about 20% of the workforce, followed by healthcare at 16%.

Comparatively, on the national scale, manufacturing employs roughly 8.5% of workers and 12.5% at the state level in Missouri. Healthcare, a major sector nationwide, employs about 14.3% nationally and aligns closely with Sainte Genevieve's 16%. Retail trade follows similarly, maintaining a significant but comparable employment proportion at both the national (10.2%) and state (11.3%) levels.

These figures indicate that Sainte Genevieve County has an above-average reliance on manufacturing compared to both state and national levels, while healthcare employment closely mirrors broader trends.

As of the most recent data (2021), Sainte Genevieve County, MO, has a median household income of approximately $52,500. In comparison, the median household income for the state of Missouri is around $57,409, while the national median household income is roughly $68,703. This indicates that Sainte Genevieve County's median household income is below both the state and national averages.

Income Comparison Table

This suggests that households in Sainte Genevieve County earn less on average than those across the broader state and country.

As of the most recent data, Sainte Genevieve County, MO, has crime rates reflecting a mix of property and violent crimes. The overall crime rate is estimated at around 1,100 incidents per 100,000 residents per year. Below is a simplified table providing the estimated number of incidents per 100,000 residents for various types of crimes:

These figures are subject to change as new data becomes available. It's essential to refer to local law enforcement agencies or official crime databases for the most current statistics.