South St. Paul, Minnesota

South St. Paul, Minnesota
South St. Paul is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States, immediately south and southeast of St. Paul and east of West St. Paul. The population was 20,759 at the 2020 census. The town was a major meat-packing location, and many residents are descended from immigrants of Southern European and Eastern European heritage, who came to work in the meat-packing plants in the early twentieth century.
A post office called "South St. Paul" has been in operation since 1888. The city was named based on its location, south of St. Paul.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of , of which is land, and is water.
Interstate Highway 494, U.S. Highway 52, and Dakota County Road 56 are three of the major routes that traverse South St. Paul. It is home to a small general aviation airport, Fleming Field.
Since 2008, the stockyards have been closed, and much of the area is now being redeveloped.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 20,759 people residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 81.0% White, 3.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, and 6.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 14.2% of the population.
24.3% of residents were under the age of 18 and 13.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% female.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 20,160 people, 8,186 households, and 5,065 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 8,666 housing units, at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 85.3% White, 3.9% African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.4% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 12.2% of the population.
There were 8,186 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.04.
The median age in the city was 36.9 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 20,167 people, 8,123 households, and 5,255 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 8,313 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 92.63% White, 1.28% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.82% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.80% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.42% of the population.
There were 8,123 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,216, and the median income for a family was $54,119. Males had a median income of $36,466 versus $28,415 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,396. About 4.1% of families, and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
Jim Carter, football player
Justin Faulk, hockey player
Trevor Fehrman, actor and writer
Rollin Glewwe, Minnesota state senator and politician
Grant Hart, drummer
Phil Housley, hockey player
Sunisa Lee, Olympic gold medalist and gymnast
Harold LeVander, Governor of Minnesota
Betty McCollum, U.S. Congress
Tim Pawlenty, Governor of Minnesota
James Patrick Shannon, former Roman Catholic Bishop from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, only Bishop to leave the priesthood after Vatican II
Alex Stalock, Unrestricted Free Agent goaltender in the National Hockey League
Kathy Tingelstad, Minnesota State Representative
Conrado Vega, Minnesota state senator
Doug Woog, hockey player
References
External links
City of South St. Paul – official website
Cities in Minnesota
Cities in Dakota County, Minnesota
Minnesota populated places on the Mississippi River