State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,963.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.10%
Growth Since 2010
6.98%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
St. Peter is a city located in Nicollet County Minnesota. With a 2020 population of 11,977, it is the 91st largest city in Minnesota and the 2726th largest city in the United States . St. Peter is currently growing at a rate of 0.10% annually and its population has increased by 6.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,196 in 2010. St. Peter reached it's highest population of 11,977 in 2021. Spanning over 6 miles, St. Peter has a population density of 1,963 people per square mile.
The average household income in St. Peter is $70,309 with a poverty rate of 15.63%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $861 per month, and the median house value is $170,200. The median age in St. Peter is 31.3 years, 31.1 years for males, and 31.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Peter was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,746 | 90.65% |
| Asian | 403 | 3.40% |
| Black or African American | 397 | 3.35% |
| Two or More Races | 226 | 1.91% |
| Some Other Race | 76 | 0.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.05% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,913 | 2.3 | 65 |
| Married | 1,752 | 2.9 | 88.7 |
| Non Family | 1,511 | 1.36 | 42.7 |
| Female | 394 | 2.95 | 59.4 |
| Male | 256 | 2.71 | 43.8 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 321 | 4.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 387 | 5.58% |
| High School Graduate | 1,795 | 25.87% |
| Some College | 1,407 | 20.28% |
| Associates Degree | 874 | 12.60% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,308 | 18.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 847 | 12.21% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,909 | 5,580 | 2,019 |
| Hispanic | 503 | 295 | 37 |
| Black | 290 | 202 | 16 |
| Asian | 185 | 156 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 19 | 13 |
| Other Race | 46 | 30 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.43%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 45.65%.
$38,292
Average Earnings
$41,519
Average Male
$34,850
Average Female
89.54% of St. Peter residents speak only English, while 10.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.82% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,089 | 966 | 11.94% |
| Hispanic | 737 | 246 | 33.38% |
| Black | 325 | 224 | 68.92% |
| Asian | 219 | 61 | 27.85% |
| Multiple | 199 | 11 | 5.53% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100.00% |
| Other | 71 | 5 | 7.04% |
15.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.82%
Male Poverty Rate
12.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Peter is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Peter is Multiple, with 5.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.74%.
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 509 | 5.75% |
| Black | 40 | 11.17% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 5.21% |
11.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.3%
Labor Force Participation
69%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
91.83%
Native Born
8.17%
Foreign Born
6.05%
Non Citizen
2.12%
Naturalized
91.83% of St. Peter residents were born in the United States, with 72.12% having been born in Minnesota. 6.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,977 | 12 | 0.10% |
| 2020 | 11,965 | 12 | 0.10% |
| 2019 | 11,953 | 12 | 0.10% |
| 2018 | 11,941 | 23 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 11,918 | 158 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 11,760 | 33 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 11,727 | 40 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 11,687 | 297 | 2.61% |
| 2013 | 11,390 | -68 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 11,458 | 33 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 11,425 | 232 | 2.07% |
| 2010 | 11,193 | 1,446 | 1.39% |
| 2000 | 9,747 | 326 | 0.34% |
| 1990 | 9,421 | 365 | 0.40% |
| 1980 | 9,056 | 717 | 0.83% |
| 1970 | 8,339 | -145 | -0.17% |
| 1960 | 8,484 | 730 | 0.90% |
| 1950 | 7,754 | 1,884 | 2.82% |
| 1940 | 5,870 | 1,059 | 2.01% |
| 1930 | 4,811 | 476 | 1.05% |
| 1920 | 4,335 | 159 | 0.37% |
| 1910 | 4,176 | -126 | -0.30% |
| 1900 | 4,302 | 631 | 1.60% |
| 1890 | 3,671 | 235 | 0.66% |
| 1880 | 3,436 | 0.00% |