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St. Paul, NE
City in Howard County, Nebraska.
Population
2,758
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,197
ZIP codes
0
St. Paul and its ZIP codes
St. Paul at a glance
- St. Paul is about 85 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 53rd among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $62,212, 19% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,300 (15% below Nebraska) and median rent is $707 a month.
Local data for St. Paul, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
St. Paul, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,212
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$203,300
Median rent
$707/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
29.1%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (880), Irish Americans (478), Polish Americans (307).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for St. Paul.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,227
1,584 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,107
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$46.8M
FY 2026, $7,228 per person
How people get to work
St. Paul, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
St. Paul, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
504
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
35
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 14°F
27.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in St. Paul, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near St. Paul
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CushingVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| ElbaVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| DannebrogVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.4 |
| FarwellVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| PalmerVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| St. LiboryCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| CotesfieldVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| WolbachVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| CairoVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Howard City (Boelus)Village | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| ArcherCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| AshtonVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| RockvilleVillage | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| ChapmanVillage | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| ScotiaVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| Grand IslandCity | 22 mi | 30.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is St. Paul, NE in?
- St. Paul is in Howard County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of St. Paul, NE?
- About 2,758 people live in St. Paul, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near St. Paul?
- Nearby places include Cushing (7.4 mi), Elba (7.5 mi), Dannebrog (7.9 mi), Farwell (8.8 mi), Palmer (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023