St. Paul is a city located in Dakota County Minnesota. St. Paul has a 2024 population of 301,380. St. Paul is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -3.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 311,140 in 2020.
The average household income in St. Paul is $98,687 with a poverty rate of 16.67%. The median age in St. Paul is 33.1 years: 32.9 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
St. Paul is a city located in the state of Minnesota. It serves as the county seat for Ramsey County.
Most of the residents that follow a religion are Christian, but it also has communities of Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, and Wiccans. Over 82% of residents work in the private sector.
The city of St. Paul has seen significant population growth throughout its history. By the 20th century, the population had exceeded 150,000. By the time of the 1910 census, the population was over 200,000. By 1950, the city’s population was well over 300,000. In 1960, the population reached 313,411, which was where it peaked. The population then fell through the 1970s and 1980s before growing slightly in 1990 and more significantly in 2000. In 2010, the city’s population was down less than 1%. However, the city’s population according to recent estimates has risen by almost 7% since the 2010 census and is now over 300,000 again, indicating that efforts to revitalize the city seem to be working.
Evidence shows that the region that is now St. Paul has been inhabited for thousands of years. It is believed that the area was first inhabited by Hopewell Indians. In the 17th century through the 19th century, St. Paul was also the home for the Mdewakanton Dakota tribe.
After the Louisiana Purchase, an Army officer purchased 100,000 acres from the tribe. This included what is now St. Paul, and it was used to establish Fort Snelling, which was completed in 1819. In 1837, a treaty allowed that all land east of the Mississippi would be transferred to the federal government, and the tribe moved out. Explorers, missionaries, and traders then used the fort. By the mid-19th century, the area was a famous trade center for settlers that were going west.
It was in 1841 when a chapel was established in what is now St. Paul. Later the decade, the first school was built. By the end of the 1840s, the Minnesota Territory was established and St. Paul was designated as the capital. Minnesota was designated as a state in the late 1850s and St. Paul remained as the capital.
The city continued to grow as it became a gateway for settlers of the Minnesota frontier. The arrival of railroads continued to help boost the population. However, there were some troubles ahead for St. Paul. At the beginning of the 20th century, tornadoes and storms destroyed the downtown area causing millions of dollars in damages. However, the city rebuilt and continued to grow. Ford Motor Company opened a plant in 1924, which remained in service until 2011. Neighborhoods were constructed, and Interstate 94 was built. In the 1970s, skyscrapers were built in the downtown area. Today, the city is divided into 17 different neighborhoods. It is home to many major corporations including Ecolab and Securian Financial Group. St. Paul features many historical sites, new businesses including retail centers and restaurants, and cultural centers and museums.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Paul was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 167,729 | 54.32% |
Asian | 56,755 | 18.38% |
Black or African American | 48,323 | 15.65% |
Two or more races | 24,005 | 7.77% |
Other race | 9,829 | 3.18% |
Native American | 2,092 | 0.68% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 73 | 0.02% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
---|---|---|---|---|
All | 121,212 | 2.47 | 53 | 47 |
Non Family | 57,575 | 1.33 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
Married | 41,789 | 3.46 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
Female | 15,585 | 3.62 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
Male | 6,263 | 3.5 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
53.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
9th to 12th Grade | 9,837 | 4.89% |
Associates Degree | 16,344 | 8.12% |
Bachelors Degree | 50,061 | 24.88% |
Graduate Degree | 36,072 | 17.93% |
High School Graduate | 41,255 | 20.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 13,887 | 6.9% |
Some College | 33,757 | 16.78% |
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 | 121,284 | 117,687 | 67,711 |
Asian | 30,024 | 19,757 | 6,630 |
Black | 27,624 | 22,151 | 5,533 |
Hispanic | 13,938 | 10,131 | 3,224 |
2+ Races | 10,296 | 9,454 | 3,583 |
Other Race | 5,449 | 3,580 | 1,067 |
Native American | 1,245 | 1,036 | 281 |
Islander | 71 | 71 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 55.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Bachelors Degree | $59,061 | $64,886 | $54,194 |
Graduate Degree | $78,141 | $82,595 | $73,202 |
High School Graduate | $34,203 | $37,435 | $28,757 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $29,611 | $31,880 | $27,778 |
Overall | $47,600 | $51,315 | $45,097 |
Some College | $42,635 | $45,745 | $40,326 |
$47,600
Average Earnings
$51,315
Average Male
$45,097
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.69% of St. Paul residents speak only English, while 28.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 14.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
White | 153,254 | 14,036 | 9.16% |
Asian | 55,833 | 13,593 | 24.35% |
Black | 47,378 | 13,326 | 28.13% |
Hispanic | 26,106 | 4,958 | 18.99% |
Multiple | 23,404 | 4,771 | 20.39% |
Other | 9,725 | 1,829 | 18.81% |
Native | 2,041 | 866 | 42.43% |
Islander | 71 | 17 | 23.94% |
16.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.47%
Male Poverty Rate
17.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Paul is Native, with 42.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Paul is White, with 9.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Less Than 9th Grade | 27.79% |
High School | 18.76% |
Some College | 12.9% |
Bachelors or Greater | 4.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Female Unemployed | 30.63% |
Male Unemployed | 29.1% |
Female Employed | 9.37% |
Male Employed | 6.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Families | $91,077 | $121,191 |
Households | $69,919 | $98,687 |
Married Families | $119,745 | $150,058 |
Non Families | $51,189 | $69,505 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
9,474
Number of Veterans
8,461
Male Veterans
1,013
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
---|---|
Vietnam | 2,767 |
Second Gulf War | 2,414 |
First Gulf War | 1,899 |
Korea | 737 |
World War II | 233 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
---|---|
35 to 54 | 2,357 |
75+ | 2,320 |
65 to 74 | 2,110 |
55 to 64 | 1,347 |
18 to 34 | 1,340 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
---|---|---|
White | 7,291 | 5.1% |
Black | 1,010 | 3.08% |
Asian | 596 | 1.62% |
2+ Races | 388 | 2.85% |
Hispanic | 206 | 1.16% |
Native American | 124 | 8.12% |
Other Race | 48 | 0.69% |
Islander | 17 | 23.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.7%
Employment Rate
5%
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
54.8%
Born in St. Paul
81.17%
Native Born
18.83%
Foreign Born
7.47%
Non Citizen
11.36%
Naturalized
81.17% of St. Paul residents were born in the United States, with 54.8% having been born in Minnesota. 7.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
---|---|---|---|
2029 | 289,180 | -2,440 | -0.84% |
2028 | 291,620 | -2,440 | -0.83% |
2027 | 294,060 | -2,440 | -0.82% |
2026 | 296,500 | -2,440 | -0.82% |
2025 | 298,940 | -2,440 | -0.81% |
2024 | 301,380 | -2,440 | -0.8% |
2023 | 303,820 | -616 | -0.2% |
2022 | 304,436 | -3,241 | -1.05% |
2021 | 307,677 | -3,463 | -1.11% |
2020 | 311,140 | 3,433 | 1.12% |
2019 | 307,707 | 733 | 0.24% |
2018 | 306,974 | 2,038 | 0.67% |
2017 | 304,936 | 1,913 | 0.63% |
2016 | 303,023 | 2,989 | 1% |
2015 | 300,034 | 2,279 | 0.77% |
2014 | 297,755 | 2,622 | 0.89% |
2013 | 295,133 | 3,800 | 1.3% |
2012 | 291,333 | 2,439 | 0.84% |
2011 | 288,894 | 3,390 | 1.19% |
2010 | 285,504 | 0 | 0% |
2000 | 287,151 | 14,916 | 5.48% |
1990 | 272,235 | 2,005 | 0.74% |
1980 | 270,230 | -39,636 | -12.79% |
1970 | 309,866 | -3,545 | -1.13% |
1960 | 313,411 | 2,062 | 0.66% |
1950 | 311,349 | 23,613 | 8.21% |
1940 | 287,736 | 16,130 | 5.94% |
1930 | 271,606 | 36,908 | 15.73% |
1920 | 234,698 | 19,954 | 9.29% |
1910 | 214,744 | 51,679 | 31.69% |
1900 | 163,065 | 29,909 | 22.46% |
1890 | 133,156 | 91,683 | 221.07% |
1880 | 41,473 | 21,443 | 107.05% |
1870 | 20,030 | 9,629 | 92.58% |
1860 | 10,401 | 9,301 | 845.55% |
1850 | 1,100 | -288,080 | -99.62% |