South St. Paul is a city located in Dakota County Minnesota. South St. Paul has a 2024 population of 20,648. South St. Paul is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,712 in 2020.
The average household income in South St. Paul is $88,855 with a poverty rate of 9.74%. The median age in South St. Paul is 36.9 years: 36.7 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South St. Paul was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,549 | 75.49% |
| Two or more races | 1,827 | 8.87% |
| Other race | 1,706 | 8.28% |
| Black or African American | 885 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 490 | 2.38% |
| Native American | 119 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.11% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,263 | 2.48 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Married | 3,497 | 3.09 | 89 | 11 |
| Non Family | 3,185 | 1.26 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Female | 1,085 | 3.65 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Male | 496 | 3.42 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 683 | 4.9% |
| Associates Degree | 1,704 | 12.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,019 | 21.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,159 | 8.32% |
| High School Graduate | 4,142 | 29.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 354 | 2.54% |
| Some College | 2,870 | 20.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,055 | 10,536 | 3,427 |
| Hispanic | 1,701 | 1,249 | 343 |
| Other Race | 917 | 618 | 114 |
| 2+ Races | 654 | 585 | 286 |
| Black | 399 | 385 | 154 |
| Asian | 336 | 288 | 80 |
| Native American | 69 | 61 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.49%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 43.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,464 | $58,194 | $59,972 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,231 | $83,594 | $93,026 |
| High School Graduate | $40,481 | $41,229 | $39,979 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,410 | $34,879 | $31,875 |
| Overall | $52,019 | $55,334 | $47,642 |
| Some College | $54,052 | $60,389 | $46,375 |
$52,019
Average Earnings
$55,334
Average Male
$47,642
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.69% of South St. Paul residents speak only English, while 14.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,533 | 1,277 | 8.79% |
| Hispanic | 3,375 | 346 | 10.25% |
| Multiple | 1,815 | 234 | 12.89% |
| Black | 885 | 177 | 20% |
| Other | 1,706 | 67 | 3.93% |
| Asian | 490 | 66 | 13.47% |
| Islander | 22 | 22 | 100% |
| Native | 119 | 5 | 4.2% |
9.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.4%
Male Poverty Rate
10.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South St. Paul is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South St. Paul is Other, with 3.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.89% |
| High School | 13.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.22% |
| Some College | 5.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.9% |
| Male Employed | 4.34% |
| Female Employed | 4.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,049 | $105,376 |
| Households | $82,644 | $88,855 |
| Married Families | $113,007 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,143 | $56,769 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
831
Number of Veterans
745
Male Veterans
86
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 245 |
| Vietnam | 211 |
| First Gulf War | 119 |
| World War II | 50 |
| Korea | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 196 |
| 65 to 74 | 194 |
| 55 to 64 | 178 |
| 35 to 54 | 156 |
| 18 to 34 | 107 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 806 | 6.35% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 2.19% |
| Other Race | 17 | 1.34% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.25% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.59%
Born in South St. Paul
92.79%
Native Born
7.21%
Foreign Born
3.8%
Non Citizen
3.42%
Naturalized
92.79% of South St. Paul residents were born in the United States, with 72.59% having been born in Minnesota. 3.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,568 | -16 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 20,584 | -16 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 20,600 | -16 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 20,616 | -16 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 20,632 | -16 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 20,648 | -16 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 20,664 | 163 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 20,501 | -42 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 20,543 | -169 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 20,712 | 630 | 3.14% |
| 2019 | 20,082 | -72 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 20,154 | -109 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 20,263 | 9 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 20,254 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 20,262 | -65 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 20,327 | 37 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 20,290 | 32 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 20,258 | 62 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 20,196 | 67 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 20,129 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,167 | -30 | -0.15% |
| 1990 | 20,197 | -1,038 | -4.89% |
| 1980 | 21,235 | -3,781 | -15.11% |
| 1970 | 25,016 | 2,984 | 13.54% |
| 1960 | 22,032 | 6,123 | 38.49% |
| 1950 | 15,909 | 4,065 | 34.32% |
| 1940 | 11,844 | 1,835 | 18.33% |
| 1930 | 10,009 | 3,149 | 45.9% |
| 1920 | 6,860 | 2,350 | 52.11% |
| 1910 | 4,510 | 2,310 | 105% |
| 1900 | 2,200 | -18,368 | -89.3% |