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St. Louis Park

Minnesota · 50,027 residents (2025 est.) · 10.624 sq mi
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St. Louis Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,648. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $386,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,594
+12%since 2000
from 44,126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,668 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 4,153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
+1%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:50,027 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
43K45K47K49K51K1990201020202024St. Louis Park
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,648
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,260 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,370
+122%since 2000
from $28,970 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+2%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$386,800
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,644
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $716 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+42%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(38,599)
Black4.3%(1,893)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,294)
Asian3.2%(1,394)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.6%(10,870)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(38,615)
Black4.5%(2,251)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(3,055)
Asian3.8%(1,895)
Other7.6%(3,778)
Diversity Score47.6%(23,596)
Diversity Score
48
+93%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.2%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 43.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+84%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.1%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2017
from 85.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 87.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Louis Park, Minnesota?

St. Louis Park, Minnesota has about 49,594 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Louis Park, Minnesota?

The typical household in St. Louis Park, Minnesota earns about $101,648 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Louis Park, Minnesota expensive?

In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $386,800, and the typical rent is about $1,644 a month.

How educated are people in St. Louis Park, Minnesota?

About 64.2% of adults age 25 and over in St. Louis Park, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Louis Park, Minnesota?

About 6.9% of people in St. Louis Park, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Louis Park, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Louis Park, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,807 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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