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St. Paul

Nebraska · 2,416 residents · 1.255 sq mi
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St. Paul has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,416
+9%since 2000
from 2,218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,925 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,767 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+3%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024St. Paul
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,688
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,818 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,271
+49%since 2000
from $17,596 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,300
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+37%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,185)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(67)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(2,295)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(57)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other10.6%(256)
Diversity Score28%(675)
Diversity Score
28
+825%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+126%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Paul, Nebraska?

St. Paul, Nebraska has about 2,416 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Paul, Nebraska earns about $49,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Paul, Nebraska expensive?

In St. Paul, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $142,300, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in St. Paul, Nebraska?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in St. Paul, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Paul, Nebraska?

About 7.5% of people in St. Paul, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Paul, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Paul, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 407 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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