Stillwater, MN Demographics

A map of Stillwater's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,785	17,210	86.7%	88.7%
Hispanic	1,320	623	6.8%	3.2%
Asian	447	283	2.3%	1.5%
Multiracial	442	853	2.3%	4.4%
Black	222	315	1.1%	1.6%
Native American/Other	139	110	0.7%	0.6%

Stillwater, Minnesota has an estimated population of 19,355, a less than 1% change from the 19,394 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.7% White, 6.8% Hispanic, 2.3% Asian, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stillwater, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stillwater has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Stillwater, that probability was 20.9% in 2020 and 24.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stillwater is ranked the 63rd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Stillwater was ranked the 61st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stillwater's White Population

16,785 residents of Stillwater, or 86.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stillwater is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Stillwater ranks 541st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stillwater's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Stillwater's population has decreased from 88.7% to 86.7%.

Stillwater is more White than neighboring Oak Park Heights (81.6% White), and Bayport (75.1% White). Stillwater is less White than neighboring Houlton (87.1% White), Grant (93.3% White), and Lake Elmo (86.8% White).

Stillwater's Black Population

222 residents of Stillwater, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stillwater is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Stillwater ranks 166th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stillwater's Black population has declined by an estimated 29.5%. Black residents' share of Stillwater's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.1%.

Stillwater is more Black than neighboring Houlton (0% Black), and Grant (0.3% Black). Stillwater is less Black than neighboring Oak Park Heights (5.6% Black), Bayport (16.6% Black), and Lake Elmo (2.3% Black).

Stillwater's Asian Population

447 residents of Stillwater, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stillwater is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Stillwater ranks 186th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stillwater's Asian population has grown by an estimated 58.0%. Asian residents' share of Stillwater's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.3%.

Stillwater is more Asian than neighboring Oak Park Heights (0.9% Asian), Houlton (0% Asian), Bayport (1.2% Asian), and Grant (1% Asian). Stillwater is less Asian than neighboring Lake Elmo (3.2% Asian).

Stillwater's Hispanic Population

1,320 residents of Stillwater, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stillwater is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Stillwater ranks 407th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stillwater's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 111.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Stillwater's population has increased from 3.2% to 6.8%.

Stillwater is more Hispanic than neighboring Houlton (0% Hispanic), Bayport (2.8% Hispanic), Grant (0.6% Hispanic), and Lake Elmo (2.8% Hispanic). Stillwater is less Hispanic than neighboring Oak Park Heights (7.1% Hispanic).

Stillwater's Native American/Other Population

139 residents of Stillwater, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stillwater is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Stillwater ranks 510th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stillwater's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 26.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stillwater's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Stillwater is more Native American/Other than neighboring Houlton (0% Native American/Other). Stillwater is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Park Heights (1.7% Native American/Other), Bayport (2.4% Native American/Other), Grant (1.1% Native American/Other), and Lake Elmo (1.1% Native American/Other).

Stillwater's Multiracial Population

442 residents of Stillwater, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stillwater is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Stillwater ranks 271st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stillwater's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Stillwater's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.3%.

Stillwater is more Multiracial than neighboring Bayport (1.9% Multiracial). Stillwater is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Park Heights (3.2% Multiracial), Houlton (12.9% Multiracial), Grant (3.8% Multiracial), and Lake Elmo (3.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.