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St. Louis Park

Minnesota · 50,010 residents · 10.624 sq mi
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St. Louis Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,694. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $290,500. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,010
+13%since 2000
from 44,126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,707 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 4,153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
−3%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K45K47K49K51K1990201020202024St. Louis Park
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,694
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,260 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,782
+82%since 2000
from $28,970 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,267
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $716 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
45.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+28%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(38,573)
Black7.9%(3,957)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(2,651)
Asian4.1%(2,064)
Other4.3%(2,154)
Diversity Score47.2%(23,588)
Diversity Score
47
+91%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 43.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+97%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 76.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.9%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

St. Louis Park, Minnesota has about 50,010 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Louis Park, Minnesota earns about $84,694 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 $290,500, and the typical rent is about $1,267 a month.

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

About 59.9% 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 5.9% 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 6,223 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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