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North St. Paul

Minnesota · 12,364 residents · 2.857 sq mi
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North St. Paul has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,595. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,364
+4%since 2000
from 11,929 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
4,328 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4,175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+5%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,595
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,923 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,809
+46%since 2000
from $22,411 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,066
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $611 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+38%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(10,923)
Black2.5%(303)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(281)
Asian1.7%(201)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(1,910)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(7,796)
Black9.5%(1,171)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(781)
Asian15.1%(1,873)
Other7.8%(959)
Diversity Score71.9%(8,893)
Diversity Score
72
+349%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+118%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.1%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North St. Paul, Minnesota?

North St. Paul, Minnesota has about 12,364 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North St. Paul, Minnesota earns about $67,595 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North St. Paul, Minnesota expensive?

In North St. Paul, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $219,800, and the typical rent is about $1,066 a month.

How educated are people in North St. Paul, Minnesota?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in North St. Paul, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North St. Paul, Minnesota?

About 8.0% of people in North St. Paul, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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