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St. Peter

Wisconsin · 1,413 residents · 3.63 sq mi
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The short version

St. Peter is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,604. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $359,800. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,413
+1%since 2023
from 1,403 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
389 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 387 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
−2%since 2023
from 46.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024St. Peter
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.8%(96)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(75)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1412%(169)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.4%(104)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.6%(8)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.4%(119)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.1%(115)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.1%(256)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.5%(233)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.4%(175)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.2%(45)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(18)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$137,604
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $153,400 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,650
+1%since 2023
from $52,993 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.300
+20%since 2023
from 0.250 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$359,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $339,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
6.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+18%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,288)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,288)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(47)
Diversity Score
21
+8%since 2023
from 19 in 2023
2011 – 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
Mexican5.5%(78)
Ancestry
German44.8%(633)
Irish8.7%(123)
English7.6%(108)
American6.5%(92)
Dutch2.5%(36)
Norwegian2.5%(35)
Polish1.9%(27)
Scotch-Irish1.9%(27)
Finnish1.3%(18)
Czech1.2%(17)
Hungarian1.2%(17)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss1.1%(16)
Swedish0.9%(13)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 20.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
Female
50.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
Foreign born
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34%(174)
Married61.3%(314)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced4.7%(24)
Women 15+
Never married23.7%(133)
Married53.8%(302)
Widowed6.4%(36)
Divorced16%(90)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Peter, Wisconsin?

St. Peter, Wisconsin has about 1,413 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Peter, Wisconsin?

The typical household in St. Peter, Wisconsin earns about $137,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Peter, Wisconsin expensive?

In St. Peter, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $359,800.

How educated are people in St. Peter, Wisconsin?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in St. Peter, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Peter, Wisconsin?

About 1.1% of people in St. Peter, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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