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St. Paul

Arkansas · 126 residents (2025 est.) · 0.454 sq mi
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St. Paul has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,792. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136
−17%since 2000
from 163 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
300 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 359 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
−15%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:126 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
57881191491801990201020202024St. Paul
2024136
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,792
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,558
+56%since 2000
from $11,865 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+27%since 2010
from 0.333 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
70.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
27.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other61%(83)
Diversity Score59.5%(81)
Diversity Score
59
+479%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+32.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
−24%since 2000
from 36.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−57.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.8%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
63.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−52.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.2%
−56.3 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+40.6 ptssince 2017
from 59.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Paul, Arkansas?

St. Paul, Arkansas has about 136 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Paul, Arkansas?

The typical household in St. Paul, Arkansas earns about $34,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in St. Paul, Arkansas?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in St. Paul, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Paul, Arkansas?

About 21.8% of people in St. Paul, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Paul, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Paul, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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