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, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

879

Median Agei

40.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.1%572

Hispanic/Latino

26.2%230

Two or More

7.1%62

Black

1.1%10

Asian

0.6%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%13

High School Diploma

15.4%90

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%39

Some College (1+ yr)

15.4%90

Associate's Degree

13.7%80

Bachelor's Degree

29.5%172

Master's Degree

8.2%48

Professional Degree

1.9%11

Doctorate

0.7%4

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

40.2%

Graduate+

10.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$443,600

Median Renti

$975

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

98.7%1,183

Renter-Occupied

1.3%15

Total Units

1,264

Homeownership

98.7%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.3%4

$50K–$100K

0.3%3

$100K–$150K

0.3%4

$150K–$200K

1.9%22

$200K–$300K

11.7%138

$300K–$500K

56.6%670

$500K–$1M

25.5%302

$1M+

3.4%40

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

9.6%121

2010–2019

31.6%400

2000–2009

16%202

1990–1999

17.7%224

1980–1989

11.9%150

1970–1979

3.2%41

1960–1969

5.1%65

1950–1959

2.5%32

1940–1949

0.6%7

1939 or earlier

1.7%22

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

49.6%594

Electricity

26.5%318

Bottled/LP Gas

21.3%255

Wood

1.7%20

No Fuel

0.9%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$159,022

Mean Household Incomei

$181,498

Per Capita Incomei

$62,232

Poverty Ratei

0.5%

Unemploymenti

0.5%

Labor Forcei

1,897

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.3%3

$20K–$25K

0.4%5

$25K–$30K

1.8%22

$30K–$35K

0.4%5

$40K–$45K

1.5%18

$45K–$50K

2.8%34

$50K–$60K

2.3%28

$60K–$75K

6.3%75

$75K–$100K

10.6%127

$100K–$125K

11.7%140

$125K–$150K

7.9%95

$150K–$200K

18.4%220

$200K+

35.6%426

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

310.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

138(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.4%Insured

9.6%Uninsured