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St. Paul

Kansas · 629 residents · 1.128 sq mi
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St. Paul has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
629
−3%since 2000
from 646 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
558 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 573 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+6%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5075916767608441990201020202024St. Paul
2024631
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,125
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,393 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,492
+9%since 2000
from $16,012 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−44.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+18%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(623)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(15)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(49)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(611)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other5.9%(37)
Diversity Score16.8%(105)
Diversity Score
17
+121%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.8%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Paul, Kansas?

St. Paul, Kansas has about 629 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Paul, Kansas earns about $35,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Paul, Kansas expensive?

In St. Paul, Kansas, the median home is worth about $54,800, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in St. Paul, Kansas?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in St. Paul, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 1.3% of people in St. Paul, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Paul, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Paul, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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