Population 317,362 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in St. Paul
Household size in St. Paul
| Period | St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in St. Paul has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of the Minneapolis area. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the northwest.
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. Paul
| Period | St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.8 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.2 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
St. Paul is young: half of its residents are under 34.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.7, in line with the national trend. Only seven of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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. Paul
| Period | St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in St. Paul than nationally: 13.1%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend. St. Paul has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Minnesota cities.
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. Paul
Renters in St. Paul
| Period | St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.2% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.4% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.1% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in St. Paul than nationally: 46.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 33.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.1 points, mirroring the country. Only five of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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. Paul
| Period | St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in St. Paul: 7.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Minneapolis area. Vacancy is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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. Paul
| Period | St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in St. Paul is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1954, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1951 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south. Only two of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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. Paul
| Period | St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $804 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $861 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,036 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,348 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$543 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
Rent in St. Paul runs $1,348 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $543 a month since 2006–10, up 68%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the north.
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. Paul
Bachelor's degrees in St. Paul
| Period | St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.1% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.7% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.5% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in St. Paul than nationally: 43.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.8 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
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. Paul
| Period | St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.7% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.2% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.6% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in St. Paul is close to the national rate: 88.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Minneapolis area (94.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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. Paul
| Period | St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in St. Paul is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. The rate is higher than in the wider Minneapolis area (4.0%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.1 points, as it has nationally.
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. Paul compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | 2.54 | 34.9 | 13.1% | 46.1% | 7.1% | 1954 | $1,348 | 43.5% | 88.6% | 5.4% |
| West St. Paul | 2.23 | 40.4 | 8.4% | 42.8% | 6.6% | 1967 | $1,348 | 34.3% | 92.2% | 4.6% |
| Falcon Heights | 2.30 | 37.2 | 4.5% | 42.4% | 4.8% | 1961 | $1,317 | 73.9% | 98.6% | 4.7% |
| Roseville | 2.24 | 40.0 | 6.9% | 33.6% | 7.0% | 1968 | $1,622 | 55.7% | 95.1% | 6.0% |
| Maplewood | 2.67 | 40.2 | 10.3% | 28.1% | 7.2% | 1979 | $1,491 | 36.0% | 91.6% | 4.1% |
| Lilydale | 2.05 | 62.0 | 4.7% | 18.4% | 8.9% | 1980 | $2,267 | 69.4% | 99.4% | 3.3% |
| Little Canada | 2.48 | 41.9 | 11.9% | 31.7% | 9.0% | 1981 | $1,525 | 40.0% | 91.8% | 6.6% |
| Mendota Heights | 2.37 | 48.9 | 6.2% | 24.0% | 3.7% | 1981 | $1,981 | 67.2% | 97.6% | 1.7% |
| Lauderdale | 1.98 | 35.4 | 6.6% | 45.7% | 1.9% | 1968 | $2,017 | 72.3% | 98.7% | 9.0% |
| South St. Paul | 2.48 | 38.7 | 11.4% | 29.2% | 3.7% | 1959 | $1,226 | 32.2% | 92.4% | 5.7% |
| Mendota | 2.00 | 64.8 | 1.6% | 24.4% | 10.0% | 1980 | $2,183 | 59.9% | 98.9% | 3.5% |
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. Paul. 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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