Saint Peter, Minnesota
Saint Peter: City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States
About
Saint Peter is a city located in the county of Nicollet in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,196 and a population density of 720 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,033 inhabitants.
The city was created 151 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Saint Peter
| Population : | 12,033 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Nicollet County |
| Postal code : | 56082 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 507 |
| Area : | 15.55 km2 |
| Altitude : | 768 feet / 234 meters |
| Capital city : | Saint Peter is capital of Nicollet County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1873 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:17:46 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 774 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Saint Peter is located at 44°19'25"N 93°57'29"W (44.3235800, -93.9580100).
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Official website of Saint Peter
Demographics
The population of Saint Peter increased by 6.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,196 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,425 | 2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,458 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,390 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,687 | 2.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,727 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,760 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,918 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,941 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,953 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,033 | 0.66% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,338 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,697 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,065 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,702 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 53.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 34.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 10.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 51.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 457 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.0% |
Saint Peter zip code is 56082.
County name: Nicollet, County
fips: 27103
City of Saint Peter, Saint Peter
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $102,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,135 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $265 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $629 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,145 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.27 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 75.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 60,296 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 159,395 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $28,236 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $25,653 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,234 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 41.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 719 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 370 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 231 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 111 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 554 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 105 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 534 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,183.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.82 |
People born in Saint Peter (14)
People born in Saint Peter, including politician John Albert Johnson, professional wrestler Rick Rude, Minnesota Representative Godfrey G. Goodwin, .
List
- Walter Craig Kerr he was born in 08/11/1858
- John H. Tolan (American politician (1877-1947)) he was born in 15/01/1877
- John Victor Bergquist (American composer) he was born in 18/05/1877
- Camilla Hall (American kidnapper) she was born in 24/03/1945
- Dick Kasperek (American football player) he was born in 06/02/1943
- Earl Renneke (American politician) he was born in 10/03/1928
- Earl Witte (American football player (1907-1991)) he was born in 23/03/1907
- Gerald Gustafson (American aviator) he was born in 14/09/1928
- Joan M. Plaisted (US diplomat) she was born in 29/08/1945
- Steve Neils (American football player) he was born in 02/05/1951
- Laurin Leonard Lawson (American general) he was born in 11/03/1876
Schools in Saint Peter
College & universities near Saint Peter, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173647 | Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Peter (MN) | 56082-1498 |
| 173142 | Bethany Lutheran College | Mankato (MN) | 56001 |
| 173911 | South Central College | North Mankato (MN) | 56003-1920 |
| 173920 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mankato (MN) | 56001 |
| 173452 | Martin Luther College | New Ulm (MN) | 56073-3965 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Saint Peter, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Saint Peter
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Peter Post Office | Saint Peter (MN) | 56082 |
| Kasota Post Office | Kasota (MN) | 56050 |
| Cleveland Post Office | Cleveland (MN) | 56017 |
| Mankato 2 Post Office | Mankato (MN) | 56001 |
| Le Sueur Post Office | Le Sueur (MN) | 56058 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Saint Peter , Illinois human settlement in Fayette County, Illinois, United States of America with a population of 338 people.
Other cities in Nicollet County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nicollet County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North Mankato | 14,052 | City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Saint George | 1,198 | Human settlement in West Newton Township, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Lafayette | 705 | Human settlement in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Courtland | 640 | City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, U. |
| Nicollet | 537 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Traverse | 337 | Human settlement in Traverse Township, Minnesota, United States of America |
| New Sweden | 299 | Unincorporated community in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States |
| Bernadotte | 286 | Township in Nicollet County, Minnesota |
| North Star | 193 | Human settlement in Oshawa Township, Minnesota, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Saint Peter distances to largest Minnesota cities
