Population 21,463 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West St. Paul
Household size in West St. Paul
| Period | West St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
West St. Paul is a place of small households, averaging 2.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have smaller households.
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 West St. Paul
| Period | West St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.4 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 40.4, the median age in West St. Paul is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 41.8, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 West St. Paul
| Period | West St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in West St. Paul, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 West St. Paul
Renters in West St. Paul
| Period | West St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.3% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.3% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.8% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in West St. Paul than nationally: 42.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About a third of owners (33.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 West St. Paul
| Period | West St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in West St. Paul than nationally: 6.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Minneapolis area as a whole looks much the same.
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 West St. Paul
| Period | West St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in West St. Paul is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest. West St. Paul has older homes than the great majority of Minnesota cities.
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 West St. Paul
| Period | West St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $862 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $835 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,034 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,348 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$486 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
Rent in West St. Paul runs $1,348 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $486 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the west.
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 West St. Paul
Bachelor's degrees in West St. Paul
| Period | West St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.4% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.3% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in West St. Paul (34.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Minneapolis area (45.4%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 West St. Paul
| Period | West St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.7% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in West St. Paul is a bit above the national rate: 92.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in the Minneapolis area overall (94.0%). The share with a diploma has risen 4.5 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 West St. Paul
| Period | West St. Paul | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in West St. Paul runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West St. Paul | 2.23 | 40.4 | 8.4% | 42.8% | 6.6% | 1967 | $1,348 | 34.3% | 92.2% | 4.6% |
| South St. Paul | 2.48 | 38.7 | 11.4% | 29.2% | 3.7% | 1959 | $1,226 | 32.2% | 92.4% | 5.7% |
| Mendota Heights | 2.37 | 48.9 | 6.2% | 24.0% | 3.7% | 1981 | $1,981 | 67.2% | 97.6% | 1.7% |
| Sunfish Lake | 2.08 | 36.3 | 16.1% | 66.4% | 1.6% | 1987 | $1,549 | 67.4% | 98.5% | 8.3% |
| Lilydale | 2.05 | 62.0 | 4.7% | 18.4% | 8.9% | 1980 | $2,267 | 69.4% | 99.4% | 3.3% |
| St. Paul | 2.54 | 34.9 | 13.1% | 46.1% | 7.1% | 1954 | $1,348 | 43.5% | 88.6% | 5.4% |
| Mendota | 2.00 | 64.8 | 1.6% | 24.4% | 10.0% | 1980 | $2,183 | 59.9% | 98.9% | 3.5% |
| Inver Grove Heights | 2.46 | 42.8 | 11.7% | 22.6% | 3.5% | 1990 | $1,507 | 44.6% | 95.9% | 3.8% |
| Newport | 2.35 | 37.6 | 5.0% | 31.4% | 3.2% | 1973 | $1,247 | 29.3% | 91.4% | 4.1% |
| Landfall | 2.39 | 37.0 | 6.9% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 1983 | $1,399 | 12.1% | 82.7% | 3.0% |
| Maplewood | 2.67 | 40.2 | 10.3% | 28.1% | 7.2% | 1979 | $1,491 | 36.0% | 91.6% | 4.1% |
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 West 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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