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North Saint Paul, Minnesota
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The North Saint Paul Snowman
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| Motto(s):
"An Extraordinary Small Town In The Cities"
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Location of the city of North Saint Paul
within Ramsey County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Ramsey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.01 sq mi (7.80 km2) |
| • Land | 2.85 sq mi (7.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 11,460 |
| • Estimate
(2012)
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11,694 |
| • Density | 4,021.1/sq mi (1,552.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55109
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| Area code(s) | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-47221 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0648686 |
| Website | www.ci.north-saint-paul.mn.us |
North Saint Paul, often called North St. Paul, is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It is located northeast of the city of Saint Paul. In 2010, about 11,460 people lived there.
North Saint Paul is a separate city, not just a neighborhood of Saint Paul. Unlike many newer suburbs, North Saint Paul has older buildings. It also has a downtown area with brick shops.
You can find the 20-ton North Saint Paul Snowman on the east side of the Margaret Street bridge. This snowman is the official symbol of the city. It was built between 1971 and 1974 by Lloyd Koesling. In 1990, it was moved to its current spot.
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City Layout and Nature
North Saint Paul covers about 3.01 square miles (7.80 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.85 square miles (7.38 square kilometers). The rest is water, about 0.16 square miles (0.41 square kilometers).
Lakes and Parks
The city has two main lakes: Silver Lake and Casey Lake. Both lakes have large parks next to them. These parks are great places for outdoor activities.
Getting Around North Saint Paul
Several important routes help people travel through North Saint Paul. These include highways and trails.
Major Roads
Minnesota Highway 36 is a main road in the city. It has four lanes and both regular intersections and overpasses. Interstate Highway 694 is also very close to the city.
Walking and Biking Trails
The Gateway State Trail also goes through North Saint Paul. This trail follows an old railroad path. It's a popular spot for walking and biking.
A Look at North Saint Paul's Past
North St. Paul was first known as Castle. It was founded in 1887 by Henry Anson Castle. This happened when the Wisconsin Central Railroad was extended to that area.
Who Lives in North Saint Paul?
This section shares information about the people who live in North Saint Paul. It includes details like population numbers and age groups.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,099 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,110 | 1.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,404 | 26.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,979 | 41.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,915 | 47.3% | |
| 1940 | 3,135 | 7.5% | |
| 1950 | 4,248 | 35.5% | |
| 1960 | 8,520 | 100.6% | |
| 1970 | 11,950 | 40.3% | |
| 1980 | 11,921 | −0.2% | |
| 1990 | 12,376 | 3.8% | |
| 2000 | 11,929 | −3.6% | |
| 2010 | 11,460 | −3.9% | |
| 2015 (est.) | 12,322 | 7.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2012 Estimate |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 11,460 people living in North Saint Paul. These people made up 4,615 households. About 2,982 of these were families. The city had about 4,822 homes.
Most residents, 81.2%, were White. Other groups included 7.0% African American, 6.6% Asian, and 0.6% Native American. About 4.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 38.5 years old. About 22.7% of residents were under 18. About 13.1% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (50.9%) than males (49.1%).
Population in 2000
In 2000, North Saint Paul had 11,929 people. There were 4,703 households, with 3,160 being families. Most residents, 92.86%, were White.
About 33.3% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.52 people. The average family had 3.09 people.
The median age was 36 years old. About 26.3% of residents were under 18. About 11.7% were 65 or older.
Places of Worship
North Saint Paul has different places where people can practice their faith.
Christ Lutheran Church is a church in North St. Paul. It is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).
Schools in North Saint Paul
The city offers several schools for students of all ages.
Public Schools
- North High School
- Cowern Elementary School
- Richardson Elementary School
- L.C. Webster Elementary School
Private Schools
- St. Peter Catholic School
