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Thomas Dale

Minnesota · St. Paul · 15,577 residents · 1.979 sq mi
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Thomas Dale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $230,143. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Thomas Dale; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,577
Population density
7,871 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,531
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,598
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,143
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,181
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.6%
52.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(3,940)
Black35.4%(5,511)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(1,694)
Asian21.6%(3,369)
Other6.8%(1,063)
Diversity Score93.4%(14,557)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(3,940)
Black35.4%(5,511)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(1,694)
Asian21.6%(3,369)
Other6.8%(1,063)
Diversity Score93.4%(14,557)
Diversity Score
93
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
Female
52.9%
Foreign born
27.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thomas Dale, St. Paul, Minnesota?

Thomas Dale, St. Paul, Minnesota has about 15,577 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Thomas Dale, St. Paul, Minnesota earns about $57,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thomas Dale, St. Paul, Minnesota expensive?

In Thomas Dale, St. Paul, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $230,143, and the typical rent is about $1,181 a month.

How educated are people in Thomas Dale, St. Paul, Minnesota?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Thomas Dale, St. Paul, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 23.9% of people in Thomas Dale, 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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