St. Marys
St. Marys Overview
Located along U.S. Highway 24 in eastern Pottawatomie County, St. Marys, KS, is the fastest growing incorporated city in Pottawatomie County. Although the city falls along the historic Oregon tail, it’s also well-connected in today’s world; St. Marys is just about a 30-minute drive from both Manhattan and the Kansas state capitol city of Topeka.
St. Mary’s is home to a number of Pottawtaomie County’s notable locally-owned businesses. Custom Wood Products, Florence Adams, Ag Partners Cooperative, Sarto Countertops, Sidekick Solutions, and KG Moats and Sons are local to the area. Plus, the city’s growth and location make it the ideal location for additional start-ups, business expansions, and relocations. Interested in learning more about doing business in St. Marys or another area of Pottawatomie County? Just reach out to our economic development team.
Community Statistics
As of the 2020 decennial census, the St. Marys population was reported at just over 2,750 people. The Census Bureau’s 2021 ACS 5-Year estimates report the town’s median age to be an estimated 27.1 years; this is significantly lower than the Kansas state estimated median age of 37.3.
The following sections include pertinent information regarding the population of St. Marys. This information is sourced from the Census Bureau’s profile for St. Marys city.
According to 2021 ACS 5-Year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, St. Mary’s had around 747 individuals aged 3 years or older enrolled in school. These estimates include an estimated 12 in nursery and preschool, 554 in K-12 education, and 181 enrolled in college or graduate school.
The homeownership rate in St. Marys is approximately 69.7%, according to 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. For comparison, the estimated Kansas state average from the same report was 67.0%.
St. Marys Employment and Workforce
According to Census Bureau ACS 5-year data, the estimated St. Marys employment rate was 63.4% as of 2021. For comparison, data from the same year shows an estimated Kansas state employment rate of 62.1%. The following charts from the U.S. Census Bureau profile for St. Marys show details about the workforce in St. Marys:
St. Marys Worker Inflow/Outflow
The U.S. Census Bureau’s OnTheMapApplication has additional information available about the inflow and outflow of workers in St. Marys. The following information is derived from this data, and a full inflow/inflow report for St. Marys is available on our site and through OnTheMap.
Where St. Marys Residents Work
Source: U.S. Census Bureau OnTheMap Application
Where St. Marys Workers Live
Source: U.S. Census Bureau OnTheMap Application
