West St. Paul city, Minnesota
West St. Paul city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West St. Paul city is a geographic entity located in Dakota County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 21,950. The land area covers 4.91 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 21,950 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 9,780 | ±442 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 10,312 | ±437 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,780 | ±442 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 532 | ±248 |
| Median Home Value | $301,300 | ±$14,743 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,282 | ±$103 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,464 | ±$8,274 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,887 | ±$3,346 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | ±2.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,874 | ±523 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 11,064 | ±498 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.8% | ±1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 21,920 (2024)
ID: 212882
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: FINANCE DIRECTOR
1616 HUMBOLDT AVE, WEST ST PAUL MN 55118-3972
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GUS Population: 453,156 (2024)
ID: 106725
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ANALYSIS DIRE
1590 HIGHWAY 55, HASTINGS MN 55033-2372
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ROSEMOUNT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ROSEMOUNT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ROSEMOUNT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BROOKLYN PARK, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN PARK, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BROOKLYN PARK, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | SAINT LOUIS PARK, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | SAINT LOUIS PARK, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | SAINT LOUIS PARK, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office
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College | 3.2 mi away | 30 East 7TH ST, ST PAUL, MN, 55101 |
8004568519
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WEST ST. PAUL: WENTWORTH COMM LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 199 WENTWORTH AV, WEST ST PAUL, MN, 55118 |
(651) 554-6800
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Saint Paul College
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College | 3.4 mi away | 235 Marshall Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55102-9808 |
6518461600
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RIVERVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 1 EAST GEORGE STREET, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55107 |
(651) 292-6626
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Mitchell Hamline School of Law
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College | 3.8 mi away | 875 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55105-3076 |
6512279171
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SOUTH ST. PAUL: KAPOSIA LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 131 SEVENTH AVE N, SOUTH ST PAUL, MN, 55075 |
(651) 480-0900
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Metropolitan State University
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College | 3.8 mi away | 700 East Seventh Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55106-5000 |
6517931300
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WEST 7TH STREET POPULAR LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 265 ONEIDA STREET, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55102 |
(651) 298-5516
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Crescent Training dba Crescent Career Center
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College Vocational | 4.2 mi away | 1171 Northland Dr, Mendota Heights, MN, 55120 |
6512879950
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ST. PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY - CENTRAL
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 90 WEST FOURTH STREET, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55102 |
(651) 266-7000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ST PAUL DOWNTOWN AP, MN US, located 2.5 miles from West St. Paul city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9° | 8.6° | 16.3° | 0.48" | — |
| February | 28.7° | 12.9° | 20.8° | 0.52" | — |
| March | 41.7° | 24.6° | 33.1° | 1.43" | — |
| April | 56.8° | 37.2° | 47.0° | 2.58" | — |
| May | 68.9° | 48.9° | 58.9° | 3.97" | — |
| June | 78.5° | 59.2° | 68.8° | 4.63" | — |
| July | 82.6° | 64.0° | 73.3° | 3.97" | — |
| August | 80.4° | 61.7° | 71.1° | 4.10" | — |
| September | 72.4° | 53.4° | 62.9° | 3.08" | — |
| October | 58.0° | 40.0° | 49.0° | 2.47" | — |
| November | 42.1° | 27.1° | 34.6° | 1.32" | — |
| December | 28.6° | 14.8° | 21.7° | 0.65" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West St. Paul city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Sunfish Lake city | City | 2.1 mi | — |
| Lilydale city | City | 2.3 mi | — |
| South St. Paul city | City | 2.4 mi | — |
| Mendota Heights city | City | 2.9 mi | — |
| St. Paul city | City | 3.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2703769700. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.