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St. Stephen

Minnesota · 797 residents · 3.722 sq mi
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St. Stephen is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,273. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $181,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
797
−7%since 2000
from 860 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
214 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+27%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5536657778881K1990201020202024St. Stephen
2024694
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,273
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,078 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,828
+70%since 2000
from $20,445 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
11.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(843)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97%(773)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score4.3%(34)
Diversity Score
4
+65%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+142%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 82.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Stephen, Minnesota?

St. Stephen, Minnesota has about 797 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Stephen, Minnesota earns about $82,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Stephen, Minnesota expensive?

In St. Stephen, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $181,000, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in St. Stephen, Minnesota?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in St. Stephen, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Stephen, Minnesota?

About 2.9% of people in St. Stephen, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Stephen, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Stephen, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 207 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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