Demographics & People — West St. Paul, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,076 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~22,100 |
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| Median Age | 39.8 |
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| Total Households | 9,580 |
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| Family Households | 4,659 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.438 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,263 |
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| Black or African American | 1,321 |
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| Asian | 347 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,299 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 5,556 |
| Other groups | 5,197 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,239 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,139 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,133 |
| Irish | 2,864 |
| Norwegian | 1,854 |
| English | 1,487 |
| Swedish | 1,249 |
| Italian | 856 |
Language
| English Only | 16,961 |
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| Spanish | 2,179 |
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| Population 5+ | 19,908 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,157 |
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| Population 18+ | 16,921 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.6% |
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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 West St. Paul, Minnesota.
