Buchanan County
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- Population
- 83,568
- Area
- 408.25 sq mi (1,057.36 km²), 6.93 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38.9
- Households
- 33,439
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $62,158
- Median house value
- $166,300
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Buchanan County
Local News
City Continues WIC Contract
The City of St. Joseph Health Department announces the signing of a contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to continue providing WIC services for the federal fiscal year 2027.
Recycling Center Closed
Due to equipment issues on the part of the contractor who picks up the recycling, the Recycling Center will be closed Thursday, October 1, and Friday, October 2. Normal operations will resume on Saturday. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Station 10 Groundbreaking
The City of St. Joseph will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, for the new South Side Fire Station 10.
Agencies Work on Childcare Plan
The City of St. Joseph, United Way of Greater St. Joseph and YMCA of St. Joseph are issuing this joint statement regarding the future of the childcare operation at the Horace Mann Community Center and the families it serves.
Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics
The Fall Household Hazards Waste and Electronics Collection event will take place, Saturday October 17, from 9am-3pm, in the MacArthur Drive parking lot.