Population 96,033 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in St. Croix County
Household size in St. Croix County
| Period | St. Croix County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.61 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.63 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.00 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in St. Croix County average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center. Few Wisconsin counties have larger households: only two of 72.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in St. Croix County
| Period | St. Croix County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 36.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.5 | 37.8 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.4 | 38.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 39.2 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +2.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in St. Croix County are younger than 40.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in St. Croix County
| Period | St. Croix County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 10.2% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.6% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 9.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in St. Croix County: 8.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in St. Croix County
Renters in St. Croix County
| Period | St. Croix County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 27.3% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 29.6% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 30.0% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 29.3% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
St. Croix County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 29.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in St. Croix County
| Period | St. Croix County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.0% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 6.2% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.5% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 5.7% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in St. Croix County: just 4.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Wisconsin county has a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in St. Croix County
| Period | St. Croix County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1975 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1976 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1977 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1980 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
St. Croix County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the east has the oldest housing. St. Croix County has the newest homes of any Wisconsin county.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in St. Croix County
| Period | St. Croix County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $906 | $1,007 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $914 | $1,077 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,049 | $1,258 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,372 | $1,603 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$465 | +$597 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in St. Croix County pays $1,372 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $465 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Among Wisconsin's 72 counties, though, only three have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in St. Croix County
Bachelor's degrees in St. Croix County
| Period | St. Croix County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3% | 37.2% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.3% | 39.1% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.1% | 41.8% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.1% | 45.4% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in St. Croix County (39.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Locally, though, the share is lower than in the wider Minneapolis area (45.4%). The share with a degree is up 6.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only three of Wisconsin's 72 counties have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in St. Croix County
| Period | St. Croix County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.7% | 92.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 92.9% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 93.5% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 94.0% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in St. Croix County: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Wisconsin's 72 counties, only two have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in St. Croix County
| Period | St. Croix County | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 6.8% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in St. Croix County has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
St. Croix County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Croix County | 2.58 | 40.7 | 8.6% | 21.7% | 4.4% | 1991 | $1,372 | 39.1% | 96.7% | 2.5% |
| Washington County | 2.66 | 40.9 | 8.3% | 18.7% | 4.4% | 1991 | $1,894 | 50.1% | 96.1% | 3.1% |
| Ramsey County | 2.50 | 37.3 | 11.7% | 39.4% | 6.6% | 1963 | $1,455 | 45.3% | 91.0% | 4.9% |
| Dunn County | 2.47 | 38.6 | 7.6% | 33.0% | 9.6% | 1983 | $1,055 | 31.0% | 94.9% | 4.4% |
| Anoka County | 2.75 | 39.6 | 10.9% | 19.8% | 4.4% | 1986 | $1,593 | 33.0% | 94.2% | 4.2% |
| Hennepin County | 2.43 | 39.3 | 9.4% | 37.3% | 6.7% | 1972 | $1,684 | 53.6% | 93.7% | 4.6% |
| Chippewa County | 2.40 | 42.7 | 7.7% | 25.8% | 7.1% | 1976 | $994 | 23.9% | 93.8% | 3.0% |
| Wright County | 2.77 | 38.3 | 8.6% | 15.9% | 5.9% | 1993 | $1,456 | 35.0% | 94.8% | 2.7% |
| Meeker County | 2.51 | 42.8 | 8.3% | 20.7% | 12.7% | 1975 | $959 | 19.9% | 93.8% | 3.2% |
| Taylor County | 2.49 | 44.5 | 6.3% | 20.3% | 15.0% | 1978 | $871 | 17.2% | 91.3% | 2.5% |
| Kandiyohi County | 2.49 | 39.8 | 9.2% | 27.5% | 11.8% | 1976 | $959 | 27.6% | 90.9% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up St. Croix County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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