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.[3] 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.
South St. Paul | |
|---|---|
Grandview Park overlooking the Mississippi River Looking down Grand Avenue in South St. Paul towards the Mississippi River | |
| Nickname: S.S.P. | |
 Location of the city of South St. Paul within Dakota County, Minnesota | |
| Coordinates: 44°53′17″N 93°2′44″W / 44.88806°N 93.04556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Dakota |
| Incorporated | March 2, 1887 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor (Municipal) |
| • Mayor | Jimmy Francis |
| • Council | Matthew Thompson Lori Hansen Pam Bakken Todd Podgorski Joe Kaliszewski Tom Seaberg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.07 sq mi (15.73 km2) |
| • Land | 5.63 sq mi (14.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 20,759 |
| • Estimate (2022)[4] | 20,506 |
| • Density | 3,690.49/sq mi (1,424.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 55075, 55076 |
| Area code | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-61492 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0652339[2] |
| Website | southstpaul.org |
A post office called "South St. Paul" has been in operation since 1888.[5] The city was named based on its location, south of St. Paul.[6]
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 6.073 square miles (15.73 km2), of which 5.625 square miles (14.57 km2) is land, and 0.448 square miles (1.16 km2) 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.
The main industry historically was the Saint Paul Union Stockyards. The two largest companies and employers in the town during the time of peak stockyard operations were Swift's & Company and Armour Meats.[7]
Since 2008, the stockyards have been closed,[full citation needed][8] and much of the area is now being redeveloped.
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 907 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,103 | 21.6% | |
| 1880 | 489 | −55.7% | |
| 1890 | 2,242 | 358.5% | |
| 1900 | 2,322 | 3.6% | |
| 1910 | 4,510 | 94.2% | |
| 1920 | 6,860 | 52.1% | |
| 1930 | 10,009 | 45.9% | |
| 1940 | 11,844 | 18.3% | |
| 1950 | 15,909 | 34.3% | |
| 1960 | 22,032 | 38.5% | |
| 1970 | 25,016 | 13.5% | |
| 1980 | 21,235 | −15.1% | |
| 1990 | 20,197 | −4.9% | |
| 2000 | 20,167 | −0.1% | |
| 2010 | 20,160 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 20,759 | 3.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 20,506 | [4] | −1.2% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] 2020 Census[3] | |||
2020 census
editAs 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
editAs 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 3,568.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,377.7/km2). There were 8,666 housing units, at an average density of 1,533.8 per square mile (592.2/km2). 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
editAs 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 3,515.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,357.5/km2). There were 8,313 housing units at an average density of 1,449.3 per square mile (559.6/km2). 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
edit- 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
edit- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: South St. Paul, Minnesota
- ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. January 17, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ "Dakota County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
- ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 167.
- ^ "Saint Paul Union Stockyards Company". Minnesota Historical Society.
- ^ Minneapolis Star Tribune
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved September 11, 2013.