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St. Paul

Texas · 769 residents · 3.32 sq mi
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Population has grown 42% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
769
+42%since 2000
from 542 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
232 / sq mi
−32%since 2009
from 341 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+4%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4646979301K1K2000201020202024St. Paul
2024769
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.6%(66)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.1%(70)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414%(108)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4422.6%(174)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 541.3%(10)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6430.9%(238)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.5%(73)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.9%(30)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,661
+93%since 2000
from $11,239 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.667
+89%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade24.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
45.9%
−40.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
54.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.6%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.9%(184)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino65.7%(356)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.5%(142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino81.5%(627)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
38
−7%since 2009
from 40 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican79.2%(609)
Ancestry
American10.1%(78)
German2.3%(18)
English1.4%(11)
Portuguese1.3%(10)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Portuguese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+30.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.5%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.1%
−31.7 ptssince 2013
from 62.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
25.6%
−37.2 ptssince 2017
from 62.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2016
from 44.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2016
from 55.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married60.7%(162)
Married37.1%(99)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced2.2%(6)
Women 15+
Never married20.8%(76)
Married71.6%(262)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7.7%(28)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Paul, Texas?

St. Paul, Texas has about 769 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in St. Paul, Texas?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in St. Paul, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 21.2% of people in St. Paul, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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