West St. Paul, Minnesota

West Saint Paul, Minnesota
City
City of West Saint Paul
Nickname(s): W.S.P.
Motto: "We're Close To It All"

Location of the city of West Saint Paul
within Dakota County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°54′27″N 93°5′15″W / 44.90750°N 93.08750°W / 44.90750; -93.08750Coordinates: 44°54′27″N 93°5′15″W / 44.90750°N 93.08750°W / 44.90750; -93.08750
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Dakota
Area[1]
 • Total 5.01 sq mi (12.98 km2)
 • Land 4.91 sq mi (12.72 km2)
 • Water 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2)
Elevation 1,027 ft (313 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 19,540
 • Estimate (2015)[3] 19,727
 • Density 3,979.6/sq mi (1,536.5/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 55118
Area code(s) 651
FIPS code 27-69700
GNIS feature ID 0654003[4]
Website City of West St. Paul

West Saint Paul is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, immediately south of the city of Saint Paul, Minnesota. The city's misleading name comes in part from the fact that it lies on the west bank of the predominantly north-to-south Mississippi River. A previous City of West St. Paul, incorporated in the late 19th century, was situated in what is now called St. Paul's Lower West Side. According to the West 7th/Fort Road foundation, St. Paul annexed the West Side, and was incorporated for two reasons: "to aid law enforcement—criminals could escape St. Paul authorities by crossing to the West Side and Dakota County—and to eliminate the Wabasha Street Bridge tolls which were inhibiting development on the West Side." The current West St. Paul split from the western half of South St. Paul, and was incorporated in 1889, just south of the city of St. Paul. The population was 19,540 at the 2010 census,[5] growing by 135 since 2000. West Saint Paul is known for its 2.5-mile retail strip along Robert Street. The city is pursuing a sister-city relationship with West Saint Paul, MB (Canada).

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.01 square miles (12.98 km2), of which 4.91 square miles (12.72 km2) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2) is water.[1]

The Lafayette Freeway, also known as U.S. Highway 52, Robert Street, and Minnesota Highway 110 are three of West St. Paul's main routes. Interstate Highway 494 runs just south of the city and Minnesota Highway 3 (unmarked Route 952) runs through the middle of the city and into downtown Saint Paul as Robert Street. Robert Street was named for Captain Louis Roberts, a Mississippi River boat captain and early French-Canadian settler of Saint Paul.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18901,596—
19001,83014.7%
19102,66045.4%
19202,96211.4%
19304,46350.7%
19405,73328.5%
19507,95538.8%
196013,10164.7%
197018,80243.5%
198018,527−1.5%
199019,2483.9%
200019,4050.8%
201019,5400.7%
Est. 201519,727[6]1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
2015 Estimate[3]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 19,540 people, 8,529 households, and 4,751 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,979.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,536.5/km2). There were 9,139 housing units at an average density of 1,861.3 per square mile (718.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 78.0% White, 6.0% African American, 0.9% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.6% from other races, and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.5% of the population.

There were 8,529 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.3% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 39.7 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 19,405 people, 8,645 households, and 4,875 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,874.2 people per square mile (1,495.5/km²). There were 8,779 housing units at an average density of 1,752.7 per square mile (676.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.27% White, 2.83% African American, 0.62% Native American, 1.89% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.88% from other races, and 2.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.98% of the population.

There were 8,645 households, of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.6% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,103, and the median income for a family was $56,786. Males had a median income of $39,344 versus $29,836 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,558. About 3.8% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Religion

Crown of Life Lutheran Church is a Christian church of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) in West St. Paul.[8]

Government

Education

Crown of Life Lutheran (K-8)[10] and St. Croix Lutheran (6-12)[11] are two Christian schools of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in West St. Paul.

Economy

West Saint Paul's major employers include:

Notable people

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. 1 2 "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  4. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  6. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  7. ↑ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved November 6, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Crown of Life Lutheran Church and School".
  9. ↑ http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=1854
  10. ↑ "K-8 School".
  11. ↑ "About St. Croix Lutheran".
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