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St. Paul, VA
Town in Wise County, Virginia.
Population
963
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
699
ZIP codes
0
St. Paul and its ZIP codes
St. Paul at a glance
- St. Paul is about 3.2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $33,000 a year, 65% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,100 (54% below Virginia) and median rent is $460 a month.
Local data for St. Paul, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
St. Paul, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,000
Poverty rate
30.8%
Median home value
$176,100
Median rent
$460/mo
Homeownership
67.1%
Bachelor's or higher
29.5%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (113), Irish Americans (111), Norwegian Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wise County. PPP loans are for St. Paul.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,431
10,958 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$331M
FY 2026, $9,167 per person
How people get to work
St. Paul, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.1%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
St. Paul, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
370
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
154
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 24°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in St. Paul, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.7%
U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near St. Paul
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CastlewoodCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 7.2 |
| DanteCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 7 |
| ClevelandTown | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| CoeburnTown | 9.3 mi | 2 |
| RiverviewCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| DungannonTown | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| NickelsvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| LebanonTown | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| TacomaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| MendotaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| The University of Virginia's College at WiseCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| WiseTown | 16 mi | 3 |
| ClinchcoTown | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| NortonCity | 18 mi | 7.5 |
| ClintwoodTown | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| HiltonsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is St. Paul, VA in?
- St. Paul is in Wise County, Virginia.
- What is the population of St. Paul, VA?
- About 963 people live in St. Paul, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near St. Paul?
- Nearby places include Castlewood (2.5 mi), Dante (5.2 mi), Cleveland (9.1 mi), Coeburn (9.3 mi), Riverview (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023