West St. Paul, Minnesota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of West St. Paul, Minnesota is 21,076 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 57th-largest city in Minnesota. The median household income is $70,738, the median home value is $281,800, and the median age is 38.9.
The population has grown 12.1% since 2010 (19,551 → 21,920).
21,076
Population
4294
People / sq mi
$70,738
Median Income
$281,800
Median Home Value
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West St. Paul covers 4.9 sq mi of land at 4294 people per square mile.
About West St. Paul, MN
What distinguishes West St. Paul is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 4,294 people per square mile. With 21,076 residents, West St. Paul is a city in Minnesota.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $70,738 — below the US median of $78,538. About 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $281,800, with typical rent around $1,195.
Roughly 35.0% of adults have a bachelor’s, near the national 35.0%. About 17.5% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in West St. Paul: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
West St. Paul city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of West St. Paul city had a population of 19,551 in 2010 and 21,920 in 2024, a 12.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 21,920 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.83%.
21,920
Population (2024)
19,551
Population (2010)
21,920
Peak (2024)
0.83%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,551 |
| 2011 | 19,597 |
| 2012 | 19,736 |
| 2013 | 19,774 |
| 2014 | 19,809 |
| 2015 | 19,739 |
| 2016 | 19,736 |
| 2017 | 19,761 |
| 2018 | 19,668 |
| 2019 | 19,961 |
| 2020 | 20,558 |
| 2021 | 20,873 |
| 2022 | 21,807 |
| 2023 | 21,766 |
| 2024 | 21,920 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$70,738
Median Household Income
$42,860
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$281,800
Median Home Value
$1,195
Median Rent
58.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.6%
High School+
35.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.3%
Drive Alone
70.5%
Public Transit
17.5%
Work From Home
22.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
25.8%
Foreign Born
85.2%
Non-English at Home
6.4%
Veterans
16.6%
With Disability
93.4%
Health Insurance
92.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8.3% |
| Information | 6.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.3% |
| Public Administration | 5.3% |
| Construction | 5.0% |
| Retail Trade | 2.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
West St. Paul, Minnesota has a population of 21,076 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 57th-largest city in Minnesota.
The median household income in West St. Paul, Minnesota is $70,738, with 7.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in West St. Paul, Minnesota is $281,800, with median monthly rent at $1,195 and a homeownership rate of 58.6%.
The median age in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 38.9 years. The population is 45.4% male and 54.6% female.
The population has grown 12.1% since 2010 (19,551 → 21,920).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.