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South St. Paul

Minnesota · 20,759 residents · 5.625 sq mi
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South St. Paul has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,204. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
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
20,759
+3%since 2000
from 20,167 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
3,690 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,585 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+4%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,204
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,216 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,273
+41%since 2000
from $21,396 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $566 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+34%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(18,089)
Black1.2%(243)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(1,295)
Asian0.8%(165)
Other0%
Diversity Score20%(4,038)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69%(14,317)
Black6.3%(1,317)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(3,219)
Asian2.8%(573)
Other6.1%(1,273)
Diversity Score61.1%(12,684)
Diversity Score
61
+205%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

South St. Paul, Minnesota has about 20,759 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South St. Paul, Minnesota earns about $63,204 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South St. Paul, Minnesota expensive?

In South St. Paul, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $207,200, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

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

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in South St. Paul, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 10.1% of people in South 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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