St. Paul, MN

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    2024 Population
    307,284
    US Senator
    Amy Klobuchar
    Democratic(DFL) Party
    US Senator
    Tina Smith
    Democratic(DFL) Party
    2024 Median Age
    33.7
    0.597% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.6%
    0.775% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $73,394
    0.464% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $294,500
    5.07% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    161,025
    1.03% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in St. Paul, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    93.6% of the residents in St. Paul, MN are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in St. Paul, MN are University of St Thomas (2,858 degrees awarded in 2024), Concordia University-Saint Paul (2,128 degrees), and Metropolitan State University (1,740 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in St. Paul, MN was $294,500, and the homeownership rate was 52.9%.

    Most people in St. Paul, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Paul, MN was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    St. Paul, MN is home to a population of 307k people, from which 93.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 18.1% of St. Paul, MN residents were born outside of the country (55.6k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (154k people) in St. Paul, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 54.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 48.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    93.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    93.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 93.6% of St. Paul, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in St. Paul, MN was 93.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Paul, MN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      154k ± 2.25k
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      54.7k ± 1.94k
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      48.3k ± 2.15k
    9.46%
    Hispanic Population
    29.1k people

    In 2024, there were 2.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (154k people) in St. Paul, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 54.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 48.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    9.46% of the people in St. Paul, MN are hispanic (29.1k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in St. Paul, MN as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      61,898 ± 6,075 people
    2. Somalia
      36,765 ± 4,692 people
    3. India
      31,170 ± 4,323 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 61,898 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 36,765 and India with 31,170.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    18.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    55.6k people
    18.6%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    57.2k people

    As of 2024, 18.1% of St. Paul, MN residents (55.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. Paul, MN was 18.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,695 ± 438
    2. Vietnam
      2,556 ± 331
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,336 ± 346

    St. Paul, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in St. Paul, MN.

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    Health

    93.3% of the population of St. Paul, MN has health coverage, with 46.4% on employee plans, 27.1% on Medicaid, 8.9% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 0.701% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1,134 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1287 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 278 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 27.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 12% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.66%
    Uninsured
    46.4%
    Employer Coverage
    27.1%
    Medicaid
    8.9%
    Medicare
    10.3%
    Non-Group
    0.701%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Paul, MN grew by 3.71% from 6.42% to 6.66%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in St. Paul, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of St. Paul, MN employs 161k people. In 2024, the largest industries in St. Paul, MN were Health Care & Social Assistance (26,511 people), Manufacturing (19,793 people), and Educational Services (19,338 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($132,643), Utilities ($86,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($77,295).

    Employment

    Occupations

    161k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,140
    −1.03%
    1 Year decline
    ± 2.73%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in St. Paul, MN declined at a rate of −1.03%, from 163k employees to 161k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Paul, MN, are Management Occupations (17,467 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,663 people), and Production Occupations (11,921 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Paul, MN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    161k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,140
    −1.03%
    1 Year decline
    ± 2.73%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in St. Paul, MN declined at a rate of −1.03%, from 163k employees to 161k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Paul, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (26,511 people), Manufacturing (19,793 people), and Educational Services (19,338 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Paul, MN, though some of these residents may live in St. Paul, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $53,333
    Median earning men ± $1,312
    $45,075
    Median earning women ± $1,006

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($81,272), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,545), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,574).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($72,455), Construction ($64,474), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,688).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.26%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

    Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for St. Paul, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (50.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.738%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Minnesota

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    Amy Klobuchar
    Senator from Minnesota1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2007
    The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.
    Tina Smith
    Senator from Minnesota2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2018
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.{{Cite news |url=http://abc7chicago.com/news/franken-to-make-announcement-thursday-as-chorus-grows-for-his-resignation/2747124/ |title=Franken to make announcement Thursday as chorus grows for his resignation |date=December 6, 2017 |work=ABC7 Chicago |access-date=December 9, 2017 }}

    Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in St. Paul, MN awarded 11,436 degrees. The student population of St. Paul, MN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 14,441 male students and 22,952 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in St. Paul, MN are White (6,407 and 60.8%), Black or African American (1,374 and 13%), Asian (1,089 and 10.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (871 and 8.27%).

    The largest universities in St. Paul, MN by number of degrees awarded are University of St Thomas (2,858 and 25%), Concordia University-Saint Paul (2,128 and 18.6%), and Metropolitan State University (1,740 and 15.2%).

    The most popular majors in St. Paul, MN are General Business Administration & Management (760 and 6.65%), Registered Nursing (667 and 5.83%), and Law (566 and 4.95%).

    The median tuition costs are $48,784 for private four year colleges, and $8,571 and $8,571 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in St. Paul, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 37,393 (38.6% men and 61.4% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 37,393 students enrolled in St. Paul, MN, 38.6% men and 61.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,129 records, of which 61.9% were women and 38.1% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      545 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      353 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      333 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in St. Paul, MN was Registered Nursing with 545 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in St. Paul, MN according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of St Thomas
      2,858 degrees awarded
    2. Concordia University-Saint Paul
      2,128 degrees awarded
    3. Metropolitan State University
      1,740 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of St Thomas with 2,858 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 4,194 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Paul, MN, which is 0.579 times less than the 7,242 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,407 degrees mean that there were 4.66 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,374 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($48,784) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,269) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in St. Paul, MN was $294,500 in 2024, which is 0.885 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $280,300 to $294,500, a 5.07% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Paul, MN is 52.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in St. Paul, MN have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Paul, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $294,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$3,281
    $66,204
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,758

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In St. Paul, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in St. Paul, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    52.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 52.9% of the housing units in St. Paul, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in St. Paul, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $73,394
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,673
    125k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,745

    In 2024, the median household income of the 125k households in St. Paul, MN grew to $73,394 from the previous year's value of $73,055.

    The following chart displays the households in St. Paul, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for St. Paul, MN is from Minnesota.
    0.452
    2024 Wage GINI in Minnesota
    0.454
    2023 Wage GINI in Minnesota

    In 2024, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.568% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (58.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (20.2%)
    3. Carpooled (9.07%)

    In 2024, 58.9% of workers in St. Paul, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.2%) and those who carpooled to work (9.07%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    21.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in St. Paul, MN have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.1% of the workforce in St. Paul, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in St. Paul, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in St. Paul, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in St. Paul, MN have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Paul, MN (46.7k out of 299k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Paul, MN is White, followed by Black and Asian.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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