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West 7th

Minnesota · St. Paul · 13,866 residents · 2.814 sq mi
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The short version

West 7th has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,766. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $304,132. 53% 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 5 census tracts that make up West 7th; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,866
Population density
4,928 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,766
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$53,324
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,132
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,392
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.4%
50.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(10,055)
Black11.3%(1,567)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(602)
Asian7%(974)
Other4.8%(668)
Diversity Score56.5%(7,838)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(10,055)
Black11.3%(1,567)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(602)
Asian7%(974)
Other4.8%(668)
Diversity Score56.5%(7,838)
Diversity Score
57
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Foreign born
11.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West 7th, St. Paul, Minnesota?

West 7th, St. Paul, Minnesota has about 13,866 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West 7th, St. Paul, Minnesota?

The typical household in West 7th, St. Paul, Minnesota earns about $72,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West 7th, St. Paul, Minnesota expensive?

In West 7th, St. Paul, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $304,132, and the typical rent is about $1,392 a month.

How educated are people in West 7th, St. Paul, Minnesota?

About 52.8% of adults age 25 and over in West 7th, St. Paul, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West 7th, St. Paul, Minnesota?

About 15.7% of people in West 7th, 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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