St. Cloud, MN

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2021 Population

68,430

0.0585% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic
(DFL) Party

2021 Median Age

30.4

0.328% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

22%

0.164% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$54,427

8.13% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$164,500

3.79% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

35,190

0.486% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, St. Cloud, MN had a population of 68.4k people with a median age of 30.4 and a median household income of $54,427. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of St. Cloud, MN grew from 68,390 to 68,430, a 0.0585% increase and its median household income grew from $50,335 to $54,427, a 8.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Cloud, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.58%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.48%), and White (Hispanic) (1.49%).

None of the households in St. Cloud, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.3% of the residents in St. Cloud, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in St. Cloud, MN are Saint Cloud State University (2,656 degrees awarded in 2021), Rasmussen University-Minnesota (1,966 degrees), and St Cloud Technical and Community College (1,021 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in St. Cloud, MN was $164,500, and the homeownership rate was 49.7%.

Most people in St. Cloud, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Cloud, MN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

St. Cloud, MN is home to a population of 68.4k people, from which 93.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.8% of St. Cloud, MN residents were born outside of the country (8.09k people).

In 2021, there were 4.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.4k people) in St. Cloud, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.13k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.3%

2021 Citizenship

93%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.3% of St. Cloud, MN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in St. Cloud, MN was 93%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in St. Cloud, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Cloud, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
48.4k ± 756
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.2k ± 1.02k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.13k ± 652

4.06%

Hispanic Population

2.78k people

4.06% of the people in St. Cloud, MN are hispanic (2.78k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in St. Cloud, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
55,478 ± 5,754 people
Somalia
39,298 ± 4,850 people
India
30,033 ± 4,243 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 55,478 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 39,298 and India with 30,033.

Foreign-Born Population

11.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.09k people

11.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.04k people

As of 2021, 11.8% of St. Cloud, MN residents (8.09k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. Cloud, MN was 11.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in St. Cloud, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,190 ± 320
Gulf War (2001-)
1,121 ± 322
Gulf War (1990s)
316 ± 138

St. Cloud, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of St. Cloud, MN employs 35.2k people. The largest industries in St. Cloud, MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,135 people), Retail Trade (4,725 people), and Educational Services (4,478 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($120,515), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,050), and Public Administration ($52,051).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,287. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

35.2k

2021 Value

± 1,497

−0.486%

1 Year decline

± 6.11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. Cloud, MN declined at a rate of −0.486%, from 35.4k employees to 35.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Cloud, MN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,852 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,586 people), and Production Occupations (3,305 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Cloud, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

35.2k

2021 Value

± 1,497

−0.486%

1 Year decline

± 6.11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. Cloud, MN declined at a rate of −0.486%, from 35.4k employees to 35.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Cloud, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,135 people), Retail Trade (4,725 people), and Educational Services (4,478 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Cloud, MN, though some of these residents may live in St. Cloud, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,026

Median earning men ± $2,537

$26,317

Median earning women ± $1,385

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,200), Wholesale Trade ($48,417), and Construction ($45,390).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($87,083), Public Administration ($53,064), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($38,269).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $28.4B, followed by Electronics ($26.2B) and Precision instruments ($23.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$636B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$25.1B
Iowa
$14.8B
Illinois
$14B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.1B, followed by Iowa with $14.8B and Illinois and $14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for St. Cloud, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in St. Cloud, MN awarded 5,732 degrees. The student population of St. Cloud, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,809 male students and 11,645 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Cloud, MN are White (3,583 and 66.6%), followed by Black or African American (641 and 11.9%), Unknown (471 and 8.76%), and Hispanic or Latino (259 and 4.82%).

The largest universities in St. Cloud, MN by number of degrees awarded are Saint Cloud State University (2,656 and 46.3%), Rasmussen University-Minnesota (1,966 and 34.3%), and St Cloud Technical and Community College (1,021 and 17.8%).

The most popular majors in St. Cloud, MN are Registered Nursing (945 and 16.5%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (447 and 7.8%), and General Business Administration & Management (236 and 4.12%).

The median tuition cost in St. Cloud, MN for a public four year colleges is $7,839 for in-state students and $16,679 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in St. Cloud, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 18,454 (36.9% men and 63.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 18,454 students enrolled in St. Cloud, MN, 36.9% men and 63.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,493 records, of which 63.3% were women and 36.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
447 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
102 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
724 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in St. Cloud, MN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 447 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in St. Cloud, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Saint Cloud State University
2,656 degrees awarded
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
1,966 degrees awarded
St Cloud Technical and Community College
1,021 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saint Cloud State University with 2,656 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,898 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Cloud, MN, which is 0.495 times less than the 3,834 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,583 degrees mean that there were 5.59 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 641 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,573) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,985) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.858% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.02M), and Some college (978k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in St. Cloud, MN was $164,500 in 2021, which is 0.672 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $158,500 to $164,500, a 3.79% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Cloud, MN is 49.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in St. Cloud, MN have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Cloud, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in St. Cloud, MN is $54,427. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in St. Cloud, MN was Census Tract 4.02 with a value of $101,713, followed by Census Tract 203 and Census Tract 114, with respective values of $89,600 and $77,539.

Housing

Property

$164,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,130

$13,445

Median Property Taxes

±$817

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In St. Cloud, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in St. Cloud, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.7%

Homeownership

2021

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 49.7% of the housing units in St. Cloud, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in St. Cloud, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4.02
Census Tract 203
Census Tract 114

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in St. Cloud, MN was Census Tract 4.02 with a value of $101,713, followed by Census Tract 203 and Census Tract 114, with respective values of $89,600 and $77,539.

The following map shows all of the places in St. Cloud, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,427

Median Household Income

± $3,180

27k

Number of Households

± 1,336

In 2021, the median household income of the 27k households in St. Cloud, MN grew to $54,427 from the previous year's value of $50,335.

The following chart displays the households in St. Cloud, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for St. Cloud, MN is from Minnesota.

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2021, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.234% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.9%)
Carpooled (8.86%)
Walked (5.03%)

In 2021, 76.9% of workers in St. Cloud, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.86%) and those who walked to work (5.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Cloud, MN have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.76% of the workforce in St. Cloud, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in St. Cloud, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in St. Cloud, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in St. Cloud, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Cloud, MN (14.2k out of 64.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Cloud, MN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.6% of the population of St. Cloud, MN has health coverage, with 45.6% on employee plans, 24.4% on Medicaid, 9.02% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 1.62% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Stearns County, MN see 1007 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.499% increase from the previous year (1002 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1296 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 282 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Stearns County, MN.

1,007 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Stearns County, MN

Primary care physicians in Stearns County, MN see an average of 1,007 patients per year. This represents a 0.499% increase from the previous year (1,002 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Stearns County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 32.3% between 18 and 34 years, 31.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.43%

Uninsured

45.6%

Employer Coverage

24.4%

Medicaid

9.02%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

1.62%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Cloud, MN grew by 0.0511% from 4.43% to 4.43%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in St. Cloud, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.