Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

North St. Paul, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,570

Median Agei

35.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56.6%7,110

Asian

21.8%2,743

Black

9%1,127

Two or More

7.5%937

Hispanic/Latino

4.8%601

Other

0.3%34

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%169

High School Diploma

24%2,038

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%788

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%956

Associate's Degree

10.2%866

Bachelor's Degree

24%2,031

Master's Degree

3.9%331

Professional Degree

2.5%210

Doctorate

1%82

HS or Higher

88.1%

BA or Higher

31.3%

Graduate+

7.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$298,500

Median Renti

$1,352

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.2%3,236

Renter-Occupied

31.8%1,511

Total Units

4,902

Homeownership

68.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%43

$50K–$100K

0.6%19

$100K–$150K

2.6%83

$150K–$200K

4.9%158

$200K–$300K

41.4%1,341

$300K–$500K

42%1,358

$500K–$1M

7%226

$1M+

0.2%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

101

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

327

$1,250–$1,500

476

$1,500–$2,000

251

$2,000+

200

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%124

2010–2019

3.1%152

2000–2009

6.5%320

1990–1999

11%537

1980–1989

10.2%501

1970–1979

24.4%1,195

1960–1969

13.5%660

1950–1959

16.6%815

1940–1949

4.9%240

1939 or earlier

7.3%358

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.9%3,649

Electricity

20.4%969

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%59

Wood

0.5%25

No Fuel

0.5%25

Fuel Oil

0.4%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,797

Mean Household Incomei

$98,680

Per Capita Incomei

$37,387

Poverty Ratei

11.2%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

7,007

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%167

$10K–$15K

2.4%112

$15K–$20K

1.7%82

$20K–$25K

4.2%201

$25K–$30K

3.3%156

$30K–$35K

3.1%149

$35K–$40K

2.6%124

$40K–$45K

6.6%311

$45K–$50K

1.2%56

$50K–$60K

6.4%303

$60K–$75K

7.6%361

$75K–$100K

18.4%872

$100K–$125K

13.5%642

$125K–$150K

8.3%393

$150K–$200K

9.2%439

$200K+

8%379

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

234

Residentsi

391

Avg. Tenant Renti

$439/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

36 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers117 homes96% occupied$442/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8117 homes98% occupied$435/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $84,797/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

88%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

11%

Low income$42K–$68K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

53% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

42.5% of subsidized households are minority

46% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.5% 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

1,99415.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

217

Mexico

Korea

India

China

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,483

Avg. Commutei

21.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,820

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

452(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured