North St. Paul, Minnesota facts for kids
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North Saint Paul
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The North Saint Paul Snowman
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"Extraordinary"
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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 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.01 sq mi (7.80 km2) |
| • Land | 2.86 sq mi (7.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 12,364 |
| • Estimate
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12,659 |
| • Density | 4,329.13/sq mi (1,671.52/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 | 2395261 |
| Sales tax | 8.375% |
North Saint Paul (often shortened to North St. Paul) is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. It is located to the east-northeast of the city of Saint Paul. In 2020, about 12,364 people lived there.
North Saint Paul is its own city. It is not just a neighborhood of nearby Saint Paul. This means it's different from many suburbs. Instead of being full of new buildings, many structures in North Saint Paul are older. It even has a downtown area with brick shops.
On the east side of the Margaret Street bridge, you can find the huge 20-ton North Saint Paul Snowman. This snowman is the official symbol of the city. It was built between 1971 and 1974 by Lloyd Koesling. It moved to its current spot in 1990.
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City Geography
North Saint Paul covers about 3.01 square miles (7.80 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 0.16 square miles (0.41 square kilometers) is water. The city has two main lakes: Silver Lake and Casey Lake. Both lakes have large parks next to them. These parks are great places to visit.
Getting Around North Saint Paul
Minnesota Highway 36 runs through North Saint Paul. This highway is a main road with four lanes. It has both intersections and overpasses. The Gateway State Trail also crosses the city. This trail follows an old railroad path. Interstate Highway 694 is also very close to the city.
North Saint Paul's History
North St. Paul was first called Castle. It was founded in 1887 by Henry Anson Castle. This happened when the Wisconsin Central Railroad reached this area.
North St. Paul is home to Neumann's Bar. This bar is the oldest one in Minnesota that has been open continuously. It first opened in 1887. It has served drinks ever since. Even during Prohibition, when alcohol was illegal, they found ways to stay open. They served "near beer" downstairs. They also had a secret speakeasy upstairs. Visitors can still see the special keyhole door used to check people. They can also see the old telephone that connected to the downstairs bar.
Population Information
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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% | |
| 2020 | 12,364 | 7.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 12,659 | 10.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 11,460 people living in North Saint Paul. There were 4,615 households. About 2,982 families lived in the city. The city had about 4,021 people per square mile. The average household had 2.47 people. The average family had 3.04 people.
The people in North Saint Paul came from many different backgrounds. Most residents were White. There were also many African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 4.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The median age in the city was 38.5 years.
Places of Worship
North Saint Paul has several churches. Christ Lutheran Church is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). North Church is a Presbyterian church. St Mark's Lutheran Church was started in 1887. It is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
The Church of St Peter is a Catholic church. It also has a school. It is located on Margaret Street. The Catholic community in North St. Paul started in 1888. The first church building was bought in 1889. A new, historic brick church was built in 1915. The community moved into this church in 1916. They spent the next ten years decorating it. They added stained glass windows and marble altars. The current church building was started in 2007. It was officially opened in 2008.
Schools in North Saint Paul
North Saint Paul has both public and private schools.
- Public Schools
- North High School
- Cowern Elementary School
- Richardson Elementary School
- L.C. Webster Elementary School
- Private Schools
- Christ Lutheran School
- St. Peter Catholic School
See also
In Spanish: North St. Paul (Minnesota) para niños
