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Crime in South St. Paul summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in South St. Paul. Key points include:
There were 387 total crimes in South St. Paul in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in South St. Paul is 1,896.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in South St. Paul is 308.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in South St. Paul is 1,588.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in South St. Paul is -10.50% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In South St. Paul Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
South St. Paul / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 387 | 1,896.8 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 63 | 308.8 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.9 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.9 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 58 | 284.3 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 324 | 1,588.0 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 51 | 250.0 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 207 | 1,014.6 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 66 | 323.5 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in South St. Paul summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in South St. Paul. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in South St. Paul is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in South St. Paul is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in South St. Paul is $295,754.
The median income in South St. Paul is $87,994.
South St. Paul's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In South St. Paul Comparison Table
| Living Expense | South St. Paul | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 109 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
South St. Paul, MN Weather
The average high in South St. Paul is 55.3° and the average low is 36.8°.
There are 63.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.3 inches of precipitation each year with 49.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | South St. Paul |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 63.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 49.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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South St. Paul Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in South St. Paul
The current population in South St. Paul is 20,611. The population has increased 1.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,611 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 20,633 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 20,598 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 20,637 | 2.5% |
| 2020 | 20,132 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 20,194 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 20,256 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 20,280 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 20,281 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 20,413 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 20,368 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 20,318 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 20,299 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 20,283 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 20,286 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in South St. Paul
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South St. Paul is:
70.7% White with 14,572 White residents.
5.2% African American with 1,069 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 33 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 343 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 20 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 914 Two Or More residents.
17.8% Hispanic with 3,660 Hispanic residents.
| Race | South St. Paul | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.7% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.2% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.8% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in South St. Paul
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South St. Paul is 49.1% female with 10,114 female residents.
South St. Paul is 50.9% male with 10,496 male residents.
| Gender | South St. Paul | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in South St. Paul for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in South St. Paul completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in South St. Paul completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in South St. Paul completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in South St. Paul completed some college.
11.0% of adults in South St. Paul completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in South St. Paul completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in South St. Paul completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in South St. Paul completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in South St. Paul completed doctorate degree.
| Education | South St. Paul | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For South St. Paul, Minnesota
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3.3% of households in South St. Paul earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in South St. Paul earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.5% of households in South St. Paul earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.4% of households in South St. Paul earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.8% of households in South St. Paul earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.5% of households in South St. Paul earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.6% of households in South St. Paul earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.1% of households in South St. Paul earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.6% of households in South St. Paul earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.9% of households in South St. Paul earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | South St. Paul | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.5% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.4% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.8% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.6% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.1% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.6% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.9% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
