St. Louis Park, Minnesota Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
St. Louis Park, MN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | St. Louis Park | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,539 | 5,724,000 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4569.8 | 65.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.52% | 0.64% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.7 | 37.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 24,492 | 2,299,361 | 130,235,071 |
Population in St. Louis Park grew by 11.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 49,539 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in St. Louis Park is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 26.7% of residents. That is 4.8 points above Minnesota as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 11,467 23.1% +1.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 13,218 26.7% +4.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,604 17.4% -2.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,101 14.3% -2.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Minnesota, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.4% of the people living in St. Louis Park and men 47.6%.
- Women 52.4% Minnesota 50.0%
- Men 47.6% Minnesota 50.0%
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Economy
St. Louis Park has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | St. Louis Park | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,436 | $89,852 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.95% | 4.43% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in St. Louis Park is about 13% higher than in Minnesota.
Housing
| Metric | St. Louis Park | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $406,830 | $236,718 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,644 | $1,280 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 57.8% | 72.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in St. Louis Park is about 20.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,644 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in St. Louis Park spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 156 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | St. Louis Park | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.7 | 20.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.4 | 40.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 156 | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,826 | $5,249 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 28.1% | 17.6% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,287 | 7,066 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,427 | 854 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in St. Louis Park is 19 minutes, shorter than the 20 minutes in Minnesota.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
St. Louis Park has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | St. Louis Park | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.8% | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.99 | 2.43 | 2.53 |
Health
St. Louis Park has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | St. Louis Park | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.7 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 7.5% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.2% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
St. Louis Park, MN Compared With Nearby Cities
How St. Louis Park, MN compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Park, MN | 49,539 | $101,436 #3/3 | $406,830 #2/3 | 18.7 min #2/3 |
| Golden Valley, MN | 21,735 | $107,541 | $172,946 | 20.4 min |
| Edina, MN | 53,267 | $132,585 | $447,368 | 18.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
How big is St. Louis Park, Minnesota by population?
About 49,539 people live in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, in 24,492 households of 2.0 people on average. The median age is 36.7, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is St. Louis Park, Minnesota urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, St. Louis Park, Minnesota has 4,570 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 53 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in St. Louis Park, Minnesota?
The median home costs 4.0 times the median household income ($406,830 against $101,436), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,644 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in St. Louis Park, Minnesota?
Unemployment in St. Louis Park, Minnesota is only 3.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in St. Louis Park, Minnesota?
61.8% of adults in St. Louis Park, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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