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St. Paul

Virginia · 866 residents · 1.378 sq mi
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St. Paul has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,714. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,300. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
866
−13%since 2000
from 1,000 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
628 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 726 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+10%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7849191K1K1K1990201020202024St. Paul
2024963
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,714
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,424
+32%since 2000
from $17,735 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services10.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$445
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
39.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+42%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(952)
Black1.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(70)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(820)
Black1.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(13)
Diversity Score9.7%(84)
Diversity Score
10
+39%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+3%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Paul, Virginia?

St. Paul, Virginia has about 866 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Paul, Virginia earns about $35,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Paul, Virginia expensive?

In St. Paul, Virginia, the median home is worth about $155,300, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in St. Paul, Virginia?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in St. Paul, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 24.9% of people in St. Paul, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Paul, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Paul, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 140 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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