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.

St. Paul, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

307,284

Median Agei

33.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50%153,612

Asian

17.8%54,722

Black

15.7%48,284

Hispanic/Latino

9.5%29,082

Two or More

6.1%18,857

Other

0.4%1,360

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%1,283

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%84

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%7,662

High School Diploma

16.7%33,861

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%10,795

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%24,487

Associate's Degree

7.5%15,158

Bachelor's Degree

24.9%50,413

Master's Degree

12.4%25,157

Professional Degree

3.5%7,092

Doctorate

2.9%5,823

HS or Higher

89.3%

BA or Higher

43.8%

Graduate+

18.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$294,500

Median Renti

$1,281

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.9%66,204

Renter-Occupied

47.1%59,045

Total Units

133,051

Homeownership

52.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,394

Mean Household Incomei

$103,590

Per Capita Incomei

$42,815

Poverty Ratei

15.2%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

170,407

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

12,975

Residentsi

24,254

Avg. Tenant Renti

$440/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

24 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing418 homes91% occupied$886/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers5,181 homes92% occupied$467/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 87,043 homes87% occupied$396/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC333 homes97% occupied$384/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,394/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

87.4%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

11.4%

Low income$37K–$59K/yr

1.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $59K/yr

0.1%

Who Receives This Housing

67.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75.1% of subsidized households are minority

27% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

9,197(3.9% of civilian adults)