St. Peter is a city located in Nicollet County Minnesota. St. Peter has a 2024 population of 12,361. St. Peter is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 2.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,081 in 2020.
The average household income in St. Peter is $86,030 with a poverty rate of 17.46%. The median age in St. Peter is 35 years: 36.3 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Peter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,728 | 80.5% |
| Black or African American | 880 | 7.28% |
| Two or more races | 675 | 5.59% |
| Other race | 488 | 4.04% |
| Asian | 206 | 1.7% |
| Native American | 108 | 0.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,014 | 2.25 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 1,760 | 3.09 | 86.3 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 1,717 | 1.19 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Female | 399 | 2.93 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Male | 138 | 2.67 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
60.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 489 | 6.63% |
| Associates Degree | 878 | 11.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,304 | 17.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,005 | 13.63% |
| High School Graduate | 2,107 | 28.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 234 | 3.17% |
| Some College | 1,358 | 18.41% |
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 | 6,091 | 5,754 | 2,064 |
| Hispanic | 489 | 329 | 98 |
| Black | 465 | 285 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 330 | 208 | 83 |
| Other Race | 232 | 207 | 25 |
| Native American | 106 | 81 | 48 |
| Asian | 43 | 43 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,989 | $58,177 | $48,462 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,761 | $55,915 | $85,053 |
| High School Graduate | $29,403 | $29,864 | $28,393 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,667 | $0 | $66,196 |
| Overall | $47,923 | $50,906 | $47,105 |
| Some College | $45,362 | $59,044 | $39,018 |
$47,923
Average Earnings
$50,906
Average Male
$47,105
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.5% of St. Peter residents speak only English, while 12.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,754 | 1,175 | 15.15% |
| Hispanic | 844 | 278 | 32.94% |
| Other | 440 | 185 | 42.05% |
| Black | 754 | 150 | 19.89% |
| Multiple | 575 | 126 | 21.91% |
| Native | 106 | 56 | 52.83% |
| Asian | 97 | 16 | 16.49% |
17.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.27%
Male Poverty Rate
9.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Peter is Native, with 52.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Peter is White, with 15.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.74% |
| High School | 35.11% |
| Some College | 10.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.49% |
| Female Employed | 3.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,522 | $111,037 |
| Households | $65,042 | $86,030 |
| Married Families | $118,889 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,013 | $50,246 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
35.1%
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
453
Number of Veterans
418
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 183 |
| Second Gulf War | 81 |
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 141 |
| 65 to 74 | 112 |
| 75+ | 103 |
| 18 to 34 | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 430 | 5.18% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 3.1% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 2.77% |
| Other Race | 8 | 2.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.3%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
68.23%
Born in St. Peter
92.36%
Native Born
7.64%
Foreign Born
4.77%
Non Citizen
2.87%
Naturalized
92.36% of St. Peter residents were born in the United States, with 68.23% having been born in Minnesota. 4.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,711 | 70 | 0.55% |
| 2028 | 12,641 | 70 | 0.56% |
| 2027 | 12,571 | 70 | 0.56% |
| 2026 | 12,501 | 70 | 0.56% |
| 2025 | 12,431 | 70 | 0.57% |
| 2024 | 12,361 | 70 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 12,291 | 183 | 1.51% |
| 2022 | 12,108 | 96 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 12,012 | -69 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 12,081 | 86 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 11,995 | 42 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 11,953 | 22 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 11,931 | 156 | 1.32% |
| 2016 | 11,775 | 43 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 11,732 | 35 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 11,697 | 300 | 2.63% |
| 2013 | 11,397 | -65 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 11,462 | 36 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 11,426 | 233 | 2.08% |
| 2010 | 11,193 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,747 | 326 | 3.46% |
| 1990 | 9,421 | 365 | 4.03% |
| 1980 | 9,056 | 717 | 8.6% |
| 1970 | 8,339 | -145 | -1.71% |
| 1960 | 8,484 | 730 | 9.41% |
| 1950 | 7,754 | 1,884 | 32.1% |
| 1940 | 5,870 | 1,059 | 22.01% |
| 1930 | 4,811 | 476 | 10.98% |
| 1920 | 4,335 | 159 | 3.81% |
| 1910 | 4,176 | -126 | -2.93% |
| 1900 | 4,302 | 631 | 17.19% |
| 1890 | 3,671 | 235 | 6.84% |
| 1880 | 3,436 | -9,275 | -72.97% |