South Saint Paul, Minnesota
South Saint Paul: City in Minnesota, United States
About
South Saint Paul is a city located in the county of Dakota in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 20,160. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,916 inhabitants.
The city was created 137 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about South Saint Paul
| Population : | 19,916 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Dakota County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 651 |
| Area : | 15902526 km2 |
| Altitude : | 719 feet / 219 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:08:16 (22nd December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 55075 |
| Population growth : | -1.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
South Saint Paul is located at 44°53'34"N 93°2'6"W (44.8927400, -93.0349400).
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Official website of South Saint Paul
Demographics
According to census records, the population of South Saint Paul decreased by 1.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 20,160 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,194 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,255 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,285 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,322 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,256 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,240 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,247 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,131 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,060 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,916 | -0.72% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 19,964 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 18,495 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,381 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 18,482 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.8% |
| White only, percent : | 95.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,184 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.5% |
South Saint Paul zip code is 55075.
County name: Dakota, County
fips: 27037
City of South Saint Paul, South Saint Paul
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $258,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,750 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $654 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,173 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,953 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,533 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 86,356 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 495,528 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,417 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $70,517 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,931 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,706 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,076 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 479 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 71 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,513 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 254 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,332 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 480.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 38.46 |
Schools in South Saint Paul
College & universities near South Saint Paul, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174190 | Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus | WOODBURY (MN) | 55125 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near South Saint Paul, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| MNM | Menomonie, WI | 302 10th Avenue East | BUS |
| EUM | Eau Claire, WI | 6251 Traux Lane | BUS |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
Post offices near South Saint Paul
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Saint Paul Post Office | South Saint Paul (MN) | 55075 |
Other cities in Dakota County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dakota County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeville | 69,583 | The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota. |
| Eagan | 65,975 | The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota. |
| Burnsville | 62,170 | The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota. |
| Apple Valley | 54,847 | A city in Dakota County, Minnesota. |
| Inver Grove Heights | 35,776 | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States |
| Rosemount | 25,798 | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States |
| West Saint Paul | 19,813 | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States |
| Mendota Heights | 11,433 | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Empire | 3,071 | Township in Dakota County, Minnesota |
| Castle Rock | 1,356 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States |
| Vermillion | 1,235 | Township in Dakota County, Minnesota |
| Nininger | 922 | Township in Dakota County, Minnesota |
| Hampton | 920 | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States |
| Lilydale | 838 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Randolph | 753 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Rich Valley | 677 | Township in McLeod County, Minnesota |
Distance to Other Cities
South Saint Paul distances to largest Minnesota cities
