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Population Review

St. Paul, Minnesota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of St. Paul, Minnesota is 307,762 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 67th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Minnesota. The median household income is $73,055, the median home value is $280,300, and the median age is 33.5.

The population has grown 7.7% since 2010 (285,510 → 307,465).

307,762

Population

5921

People / sq mi

$73,055

Median Income

$280,300

Median Home Value

St. Paul covers 52.0 sq mi of land at 5921 people per square mile.

About St. Paul, MN

St. Paul is a city in Minnesota with a population of 307,762. It ranks #2 among cities in Minnesota by population. The median age is 33.5, younger than the national median. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The median household income in St. Paul is $73,055, near the US median of $74,580. 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $280,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,248. The homeownership rate of 53.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in St. Paul reflects 43.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 18.3% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.3 minutes each way.

St. Paul city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of St. Paul city had a population of 285,510 in 2010 and 307,465 in 2024, a 7.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 311,127 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.53%.

2020 · 311K20102024

307,465

Population (2024)

285,510

Population (2010)

311,127

Peak (2020)

0.53%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010285,510
2011288,872
2012291,280
2013295,054
2014297,655
2015299,915
2016302,948
2017304,913
2018306,960
2019308,096
2020311,127
2021307,666
2022305,034
2023305,147
2024307,465

Race & Ethnicity

White53.2%
Black or African American16.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$73,055

Median Household Income

$41,594

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$280,300

Median Home Value

$1,248

Median Rent

53.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.9%

High School+

43.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

6.5%

Drive Alone

59.3%

Public Transit

18.3%

Work From Home

22.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

25.2%

Foreign Born

72.1%

Non-English at Home

4.2%

Veterans

12.5%

With Disability

93.6%

Health Insurance

95.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management27.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.2%
Manufacturing12.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.3%
Information7.0%
Retail Trade4.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.6%
Public Administration4.6%
Construction4.2%
Transportation & Warehousing1.6%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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Common questions about St. Paul, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

St. Paul, Minnesota has a population of 307,762 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 67th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Minnesota.

The median household income in St. Paul, Minnesota is $73,055, with 11.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in St. Paul, Minnesota is $280,300, with median monthly rent at $1,248 and a homeownership rate of 53.2%.

The median age in St. Paul, Minnesota is 33.5 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The population has grown 7.7% since 2010 (285,510 → 307,465).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.