South St. Paul, MN Demographics

A map of South St. Paul's Population by Race

South St. Paul, Minnesota had a population of 20,759 in 2020. It was 69.0% White, 6.3% Black, 2.8% Asian, 15.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South St. Paul, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, South St. Paul is the 57th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

South St. Paul's White Population

14,317 residents of South St. Paul identify as White, or 69.0%. This makes the White share of the population of South St. Paul slightly less than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, South St. Paul is ranked #830 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

South St. Paul is more White than neighboring Newport (67.3% White), and West St. Paul (63.9% White). South St. Paul is less White than neighboring Sunfish Lake (91.2% White), Inver Grove Heights (72.1% White), and St. Paul Park (73.8% White).

South St. Paul's Black Population

1,317 residents of South St. Paul identify as Black, or 6.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of South St. Paul roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, South St. Paul is ranked #62 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

South St. Paul is more Black than neighboring Sunfish Lake (0.4% Black), Inver Grove Heights (5.9% Black), and St. Paul Park (3.9% Black). South St. Paul is less Black than neighboring Newport (9.7% Black), and West St. Paul (7.7% Black).

South St. Paul's Asian Population

573 residents of South St. Paul identify as Asian, or 2.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South St. Paul roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, South St. Paul is ranked #107 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

South St. Paul is more Asian than neighboring Sunfish Lake (2.7% Asian). South St. Paul is less Asian than neighboring Newport (7.5% Asian), West St. Paul (2.9% Asian), Inver Grove Heights (4.4% Asian), and St. Paul Park (7.3% Asian).

South St. Paul's Hispanic Population

3,219 residents of South St. Paul identify as Hispanic, or 15.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South St. Paul slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, South St. Paul is ranked #43 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

South St. Paul is more Hispanic than neighboring Newport (7.9% Hispanic), Sunfish Lake (3.4% Hispanic), Inver Grove Heights (12% Hispanic), and St. Paul Park (8.2% Hispanic). South St. Paul is less Hispanic than neighboring West St. Paul (20.2% Hispanic).

South St. Paul's Native American/Other Population

225 residents of South St. Paul identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South St. Paul roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, South St. Paul is ranked #271 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

South St. Paul is more Native American/Other than neighboring West St. Paul (1% Native American/Other), Sunfish Lake (0.6% Native American/Other), Inver Grove Heights (1% Native American/Other), and St. Paul Park (1% Native American/Other). South St. Paul is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newport (1.5% Native American/Other).

South St. Paul's Multiracial Population

1,108 residents of South St. Paul identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South St. Paul roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, South St. Paul is ranked #145 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

South St. Paul is more Multiracial than neighboring West St. Paul (4.3% Multiracial), Sunfish Lake (1.7% Multiracial), and Inver Grove Heights (4.6% Multiracial). South St. Paul is less Multiracial than neighboring Newport (6.1% Multiracial), and St. Paul Park (5.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.