Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

South St. Paul, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,611

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.7%14,572

Hispanic/Latino

17.8%3,660

Black

5.2%1,069

Two or More

4.4%914

Asian

1.7%343

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%33

Other

0.1%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%654

High School Diploma

22.2%3,127

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%1,196

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%1,944

Associate's Degree

11.1%1,573

Bachelor's Degree

23.5%3,318

Master's Degree

7.6%1,067

Professional Degree

0.6%85

Doctorate

0.8%114

HS or Higher

92.7%

BA or Higher

32.5%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$281,600

Median Renti

$1,199

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.7%5,871

Renter-Occupied

30.3%2,554

Total Units

8,639

Homeownership

69.7%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$87,994

Mean Household Incomei

$96,589

Per Capita Incomei

$40,011

Poverty Ratei

8.3%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

12,149

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

506

Residentsi

729

Avg. Tenant Renti

$430/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing297 homes98% occupied$387/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers166 homes99% occupied$502/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 843 homes89% occupied$452/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $87,994/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

87.7%

Very low income$26K–$44K/yr

11%

Low income$44K–$70K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

67.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

40.8% of subsidized households are minority

38.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

68.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

919(5.8% of civilian adults)