St. Paul Park: Demographics & People
St. Paul Park's population stands at 5,457 people, in 2,367 households. Population shrank 0.1% from 5,464 (2022) to 5,457 (2024). Median age 42.2 years. (2.4y older than Washington County; 3.2y older than Minnesota). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 71% White (non-Hispanic) and 13% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.35). 63% of households are family-led. County is gaining 5,846 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 31% adult obesity, 9% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household.
- 37% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 0.1% from 5,464 (2022) to 5,457 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~5,449 (extrapolated at -0.1%/yr trend).
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 267,568 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -0.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 5,464 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 5,457 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 5,457 people |
| Population Estimate | 5,440 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 42.2y is 3.3 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 22% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 42.2 years (vs Minnesota 39.0y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 22.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Population under 18 | 1,220 |
| Median age | 42.2 years (vs Minnesota 39.0y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 5,457 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.35 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 4,216 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 130 |
| Asian residents | 324 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 649 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 35.2% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 79.3% |
| Asian population | 5.0% |
| Black population | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 13.2% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 71.3% |
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).
| Residents born in this state | 3,804 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,191 |
| Share born in this state | 69.7% |
| Share born in another state | 30.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 21.8% |
| Naturalized citizens | 8.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 417 |
| From Europe | 41 |
| From Africa | 172 |
Households & Family Composition
2,367 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 63% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,270 families, 34% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,216 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,270 |
| Married couples with children | 428 |
| Single-parent households | 110 |
| Average household size | 2.46 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 13.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 22 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 12 |
| Family households | 1,494 households |
| Households that are families | 63.1% |
| Total households | 2,367 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. 6.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 5,846 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 6.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 289,706 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 283,860 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 5,846 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| 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 | 368 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.7% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 17 residents live in group quarters (0.3% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 17 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | MN-02 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 27,163 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 27 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 163 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Washington |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 5.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 4.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 5.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 27,163 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Washington County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 5,777 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 27,163 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Washington County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 79.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 74.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 68.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 262,440 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 22.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 5,457, stable, established, affluent, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 5,457 people |
| Town Summary · County | Washington County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade