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
World Population Review
St. Peter, Minnesota Population 2021
11,977
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.
St. Peter Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Peter was:
- White: 90.65%
- Asian: 3.40%
- Black or African American: 3.35%
- Two or more races: 1.91%
- Other race: 0.64%
- Native American: 0.05%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of St. Peter, Minnesota is 11,977 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 11,941.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 11,196.
St. Peter, Minnesota Population 2021
| 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% |
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St. Peter Population by Race
St. Peter Population Pyramid $2021
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St. Peter Population by Age
St. Peter Households and Families
| 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
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St. Peter Households by Type
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| 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% |
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St. Peter Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
St. Peter Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
St. Peter Educational Attainment by Race
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$38,292
Average Earnings
$41,519
Average Male
$34,850
Average Female
St. Peter Earnings by Educational Attainment
St. Peter Language by Age
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St. Peter Language
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.
St. Peter Language
St. Peter Poverty by Race
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| 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
Poverty in St. Peter
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%.
St. Peter Poverty
St. Peter Poverty Rate by Education
St. Peter Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
St. Peter Married by Age and Sex
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St. Peter Marriage
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.
St. Peter Marital Status by Race
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St. Peter Marital Status
St. Peter Veterans by War
St. Peter Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 509 | 5.75% |
| Black | 40 | 11.17% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 5.21% |
St. Peter Veterans by Race
St. Peter Veterans by Education
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11.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
St. Peter Veterans by Education
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71.3%
Labor Force Participation
69%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
St. Peter Employment by Age
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St. Peter Employment by Race
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St. Peter Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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91.83%
Native Born
8.17%
Foreign Born
6.05%
Non Citizen
2.12%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
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.
St. Peter Place of Birth
| 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% |