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Downtown

Minnesota · St. Paul · 8,755 residents · 0.619 sq mi
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The short version

Downtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,967. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $264,443. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,755
Population density
14,144 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,967
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$58,760
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,443
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,424
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.9%
77.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(5,843)
Black10.3%(899)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(600)
Asian8.5%(742)
Other7.7%(671)
Diversity Score65.8%(5,760)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(5,843)
Black10.3%(899)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(600)
Asian8.5%(742)
Other7.7%(671)
Diversity Score65.8%(5,760)
Diversity Score
66
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
28.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Foreign born
12.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, St. Paul, Minnesota?

Downtown, St. Paul, Minnesota has about 8,755 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Downtown, St. Paul, Minnesota earns about $60,967 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, St. Paul, Minnesota expensive?

In Downtown, St. Paul, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $264,443, and the typical rent is about $1,424 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, St. Paul, Minnesota?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, St. Paul, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downtown, St. Paul, Minnesota?

About 21.3% of people in Downtown, St. Paul, Minnesota 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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