Demographics & People — South St. Paul, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 20,633 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~20,600 |
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| Median Age | 37.2 |
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| Total Households | 8,300 |
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| Family Households | 5,130 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.397 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,488 |
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| Black or African American | 948 |
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| Asian | 489 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,596 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 6,854 |
| Other groups | 4,432 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,063 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,400 |
| Irish | 2,494 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,460 |
| Norwegian | 1,521 |
| Polish | 1,179 |
| Swedish | 1,005 |
| English | 961 |
Language
| English Only | 16,471 |
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| Spanish | 1,973 |
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| Population 5+ | 19,391 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 831 |
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| Population 18+ | 15,944 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for South St. Paul, Minnesota.
