Population 7,518 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in St. Paul Park
Household size in St. Paul Park
| Period | St. Paul Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.87 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.40 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in St. Paul Park are small: just 2.35 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.75, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Park
| Period | St. Paul Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.6 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.9 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.7 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of St. Paul Park is 41.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.1, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Park
| Period | St. Paul Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in St. Paul Park (11.5%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the wider Minneapolis area (9.8%). The single-parent share is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Park
Renters in St. Paul Park
| Period | St. Paul Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.3% of households in St. Paul Park rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 43.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 12.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Park
| Period | St. Paul Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.9% of homes in St. Paul Park are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.4 points, as it has nationally. St. Paul Park has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Minnesota cities.
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 Park
| Period | St. Paul Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in St. Paul Park is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north.
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 Park
| Period | St. Paul Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $901 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $899 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,290 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,071 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,170 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in St. Paul Park costs $2,071 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,170 a month since 2006–10, up 130%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only five 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. Paul Park
Bachelor's degrees in St. Paul Park
| Period | St. Paul Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.3% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in St. Paul Park (30.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
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 Park
| Period | St. Paul Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.8% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in St. Paul Park is above the national rate: 92.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Minneapolis area. The share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Park
| Period | St. Paul Park | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in St. Paul Park has been strong: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 14 of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 6.2 points from 2006–10, 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 Park 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 Park | 2.35 | 41.8 | 11.5% | 22.3% | 3.9% | 1984 | $2,071 | 30.3% | 92.8% | 1.6% |
| Cottage Grove | 2.89 | 37.3 | 11.1% | 11.3% | 1.3% | 1990 | $1,903 | 41.2% | 95.2% | 4.0% |
| Newport | 2.35 | 37.6 | 5.0% | 31.4% | 3.2% | 1973 | $1,247 | 29.3% | 91.4% | 4.1% |
| Inver Grove Heights | 2.46 | 42.8 | 11.7% | 22.6% | 3.5% | 1990 | $1,507 | 44.6% | 95.9% | 3.8% |
| South St. Paul | 2.48 | 38.7 | 11.4% | 29.2% | 3.7% | 1959 | $1,226 | 32.2% | 92.4% | 5.7% |
| Sunfish Lake | 2.08 | 36.3 | 16.1% | 66.4% | 1.6% | 1987 | $1,549 | 67.4% | 98.5% | 8.3% |
| Woodbury | 2.75 | 39.2 | 7.1% | 22.6% | 3.6% | 2000 | $2,039 | 61.9% | 96.9% | 3.2% |
| West St. Paul | 2.23 | 40.4 | 8.4% | 42.8% | 6.6% | 1967 | $1,348 | 34.3% | 92.2% | 4.6% |
| Nininger | 2.74 | 44.4 | 7.0% | 4.1% | 4.5% | 1985 | $1,189 | 37.8% | 94.9% | 5.3% |
| Mendota Heights | 2.37 | 48.9 | 6.2% | 24.0% | 3.7% | 1981 | $1,981 | 67.2% | 97.6% | 1.7% |
| Landfall | 2.39 | 37.0 | 6.9% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 1983 | $1,399 | 12.1% | 82.7% | 3.0% |
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 Park. 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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