West St. Paul, MN Demographics

A map of West St. Paul's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	14,165	13,166	66.2%	63.9%
Hispanic	4,430	4,171	20.7%	20.2%
Black	1,247	1,592	5.8%	7.7%
Multiracial	1,176	879	5.5%	4.3%
Asian	243	595	1.1%	2.9%
Native American/Other	121	212	0.6%	1.0%

West St. Paul, Minnesota has an estimated population of 21,382, an increase from the 20,615 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.2% White, 20.7% Hispanic, 5.8% Black, 5.5% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West St. Paul, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West St. Paul has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 West St. Paul, that probability was 54.3% in 2020 and 51.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West St. Paul is ranked the 55th 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). West St. Paul was ranked the 58th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West St. Paul's White Population

14,165 residents of West St. Paul, or 66.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West St. Paul is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. West St. Paul ranks 853rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West St. Paul's White population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of West St. Paul's population has increased from 63.9% to 66.2%.

West St. Paul is more White than neighboring St. Paul (50% White). West St. Paul is less White than neighboring Sunfish Lake (85.2% White), Lilydale (84.2% White), South St. Paul (70.7% White), and Mendota Heights (79% White).

West St. Paul's Black Population

1,247 residents of West St. Paul, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West St. Paul is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. West St. Paul ranks 48th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West St. Paul's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. Black residents' share of West St. Paul's population has decreased from 7.7% to 5.8%.

West St. Paul is more Black than neighboring Sunfish Lake (0.2% Black), Lilydale (0.3% Black), South St. Paul (5.2% Black), and Mendota Heights (0.8% Black). West St. Paul is less Black than neighboring St. Paul (15.7% Black).

West St. Paul's Asian Population

243 residents of West St. Paul, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West St. Paul is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. West St. Paul ranks 105th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West St. Paul's Asian population has declined by an estimated 59.2%. Asian residents' share of West St. Paul's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.1%.

West St. Paul is less Asian than neighboring Sunfish Lake (3.6% Asian), Lilydale (1.7% Asian), South St. Paul (1.7% Asian), St. Paul (17.8% Asian), and Mendota Heights (4.7% Asian).

West St. Paul's Hispanic Population

4,430 residents of West St. Paul, or 20.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West St. Paul is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. West St. Paul ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West St. Paul's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Hispanic residents' share of West St. Paul's population has increased from 20.2% to 20.7%.

West St. Paul is more Hispanic than neighboring Sunfish Lake (7.3% Hispanic), Lilydale (3.6% Hispanic), South St. Paul (17.8% Hispanic), St. Paul (9.5% Hispanic), and Mendota Heights (3.9% Hispanic).

West St. Paul's Native American/Other Population

121 residents of West St. Paul, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West St. Paul is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West St. Paul ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West St. Paul's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of West St. Paul's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

West St. Paul is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sunfish Lake (0% Native American/Other), Lilydale (0% Native American/Other), and South St. Paul (0.3% Native American/Other). West St. Paul is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Paul (0.9% Native American/Other), and Mendota Heights (0.9% Native American/Other).

West St. Paul's Multiracial Population

1,176 residents of West St. Paul, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West St. Paul is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. West St. Paul ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West St. Paul's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.8%. Multiracial residents' share of West St. Paul's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.5%.

West St. Paul is more Multiracial than neighboring Sunfish Lake (3.8% Multiracial), and South St. Paul (4.4% Multiracial). West St. Paul is less Multiracial than neighboring Lilydale (10.2% Multiracial), St. Paul (6.1% Multiracial), and Mendota Heights (10.8% 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.