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Stillwater

Minnesota · 19,394 residents · 8.046 sq mi
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Stillwater is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,947. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 47% 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 $302,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,394
+28%since 2000
from 15,143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,410 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 1,882 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+14%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K17K18K20K1990201020202024Stillwater
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,947
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,154 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,553
+79%since 2000
from $27,163 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$302,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,084
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+21%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(14,685)
Black0.3%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1%(148)
Asian0.6%(86)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(704)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(17,210)
Black1.6%(315)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(623)
Asian1.5%(283)
Other3.1%(608)
Diversity Score22.5%(4,371)
Diversity Score
23
+385%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.1%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stillwater, Minnesota?

Stillwater, Minnesota has about 19,394 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stillwater, Minnesota?

The typical household in Stillwater, Minnesota earns about $91,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stillwater, Minnesota expensive?

In Stillwater, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $302,500, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.

How educated are people in Stillwater, Minnesota?

About 46.6% of adults age 25 and over in Stillwater, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stillwater, Minnesota?

About 5.2% of people in Stillwater, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stillwater, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Stillwater, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,512 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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