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St. Paul

Texas · 992 residents · 1.434 sq mi
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St. Paul is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,893. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $344,000. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 82% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
992
+57%since 2000
from 630 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
692 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+12%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3105948781K1K1990201020202024St. Paul
2024879
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,893
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,025
+65%since 2000
from $29,647 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,000
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,750
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
5.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+54%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(573)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(26)
Asian1.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(93)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(730)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(161)
Asian2.4%(24)
Other3.4%(34)
Diversity Score48.7%(483)
Diversity Score
49
+229%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.2%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Paul, Texas?

St. Paul, Texas has about 992 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Paul, Texas earns about $115,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Paul, Texas expensive?

In St. Paul, Texas, the median home is worth about $344,000, and the typical rent is about $1,750 a month.

How educated are people in St. Paul, Texas?

About 40.3% 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 8.0% of people in St. Paul, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Paul, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Paul, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 587 residents, a change of about 145 percent over that period.

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