St. Bonifacius: Demographics & People
About 1,997 people live in St. Bonifacius, in 863 households. Population grew 0.8% from 1,982 (2022) to 1,997 (2024). Median age 38.4 years. (0.8y older than Hennepin County; 0.6y younger than Minnesota). Children under 18 are 26% of the population. Population is 87% White (non-Hispanic) and 7% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.20). 63% of households are family-led. County is losing 23,046 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 27% adult obesity, 12% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household.
- 37% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.8% from 1,982 (2022) to 1,997 (2024) — about 1.3× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~2,012 (extrapolated at 0.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,032.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,281,565 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,982 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,997 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 1,997 people |
| Population Estimate | 2,032 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 38.4y is 0.5 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 26% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 38.4 years (vs Minnesota 39.0y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 26.3% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Population under 18 | 525 |
| Median age | 38.4 years (vs Minnesota 39.0y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,997 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.20 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 1,790 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 48 |
| Asian residents | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 138 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 19.6% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 89.4% |
| Asian population | 1.4% |
| Black population | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 6.8% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 86.8% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.3% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 3% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 1,336 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 595 |
| Share born in this state | 66.9% |
| Share born in another state | 33.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 29.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 3.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 66 |
| From Europe | 15 |
| From Africa | 24 |
Households & Family Composition
863 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 63% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 568 families, 40% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 501 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 568 |
| Married couples with children | 230 |
| Single-parent households | 11 |
| Average household size | 2.42 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 9 |
| Family households | 543 households |
| Households that are families | 62.9% |
| Total households | 863 households |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 2.9% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 23,046 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 2.9% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 1,164,474 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 1,187,520 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -23,046 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 96 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 4.9% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | MN-03 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 27,053 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 27 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 53 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Hennepin |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 9.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 9.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 10.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 27,053 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Hennepin County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large central metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 41,886 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 27,053 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Hennepin County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 85.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 78.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 67.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 1,265,843 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 26.3% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,997, stable, family-oriented, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,997 people |
| Town Summary · County | Hennepin County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade