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St. Peter, MN

CSAMankato-New Ulm MSAMankato#3/16 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

12,185population

35.6median age

This community is a community of 12,185 with a median age of 35.6. The population is predominantly White (79.5%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (8.1%). Median household income is $65,122. 90.8% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 34.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 64.9%, with a median home value of $250,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.5%9,685

Hispanic/Latino

8.1%989

Black

7.3%894

Two or More

2.4%297

Asian

1.3%163

Other

0.8%98

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%59

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%211

High School Diploma

25.3%1,856

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%422

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%895

Associate's Degree

10.2%749

Bachelor's Degree

19.8%1,452

Master's Degree

8.7%640

Professional Degree

3.1%227

Doctorate

2.9%210

HS or Higher

90.8%

BA or Higher

34.5%

Graduate+

14.7%

Housingi

$250,700median home value

$961median rent

64.9%homeownership

4,249total units

4.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 64.9%

Renter 35.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.2%137

$50K–$100K

3.3%87

$100K–$150K

7.8%205

$150K–$200K

16.9%446

$200K–$300K

34.4%905

$300K–$500K

24.9%655

$500K–$1M

7.1%187

$1M+

0.4%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

113

$500–$750

175

$750–$1,000

539

$1,000–$1,250

316

$1,250–$1,500

173

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%15

2010–2019

11.4%485

2000–2009

14.9%632

1990–1999

11.6%495

1980–1989

9.4%400

1970–1979

13.7%584

1960–1969

9.2%393

1950–1959

7.4%315

1940–1949

4.2%179

1939 or earlier

17.7%751

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.4%3,224

Electricity

16.5%671

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%86

Other

1.5%60

No Fuel

0.3%12

Wood

0.1%6

Household Economyi

$65,122median household income

$30,810per capita income

13.8%poverty rate

2%unemployment

6,456labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.4%261

$10K–$15K

2.2%90

$15K–$20K

6.3%257

$20K–$25K

1.7%67

$25K–$30K

5.3%216

$30K–$35K

4.4%178

$35K–$40K

2.3%92

$40K–$45K

4.9%200

$45K–$50K

4%164

$50K–$60K

7.7%313

$60K–$75K

12.9%523

$75K–$100K

7.8%318

$100K–$125K

11.7%476

$125K–$150K

5.5%222

$150K–$200K

9.6%389

$200K+

7.2%293

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

322

Residentsi

410

Avg. Tenant Renti

$437/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing62 homes100% occupied$448/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers189 homes64% occupied$437/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 871 homes89% occupied$429/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,122/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

76.6%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

20.4%

Low income$33K–$52K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

73.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

25.1% of subsidized households are minority

27.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7616.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

212

Canada

Guatemala

India

Philippines

Germany

China

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,151

Avg. Commutei

15.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,327

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

452(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.7%Insured

4.3%Uninsured