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2020 Census Information

Population & Racial / Ethnic Diversity

• Total population: 23,752

• People of color: ~69% of residents

• White: ~26%

Largest racial / ethnic groups:

• Asian or Pacific Islander (alone): ~35%

• Black or African American (alone): ~25%

• Hispanic / Latino (any race): ~9%

Immigrant & Refugee Presence

• Foreign-born residents: ~7,946 people

• Share of population foreign-born: ~32%

This is nearly double the citywide average for Saint Paul, making the North End a primary home for immigrant and refugee families, particularly from:

• East Africa (Somali, Oromo, Ethiopian, Eritrean)

• Southeast Asia (Hmong, Karen, Vietnamese)

• Latin America

Many households include families navigating language, housing, and employment barriers, language and access Needs

• Residents (age 5+) who speak a language other than English at home: ~48%

• Residents who speak English less than “very well”: ~27%

This indicates a high need foR Translation and interpretation services:

• Culturally specific engagement

• Multilingual public programming

• Trusted, community-based communication channels

Housing & Homeownership

• Owner-occupied households: ~41%

• Renter-occupied households: ~52%

Compared to Saint Paul overall (≈53% homeownership), the North End has:

• Significantly lower homeownership

• Higher housing precarity

• Greater vulnerability to displacement, rent increases, and overcrowding