St. Paul: Demographics & People
St. Paul's population stands at 378 people, in 77 households. Population grew 4.4% from 362 (2022) to 378 (2024). Median age 32.8 years. (7.3y younger than Aleutians West Census Area; 3.1y younger than Alaska). Children under 18 are 15% of the population. Population is 26% White (non-Hispanic) and 1% Hispanic or Latino. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.48). 39% of households are family-led. County is gaining 184 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 29% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 4.9 people per household.
- 61% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Population grew 4.4% from 362 (2022) to 378 (2024) — about 7.4× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~394 (extrapolated at 2.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 418.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 5,232 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 4.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 362 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 378 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 378 people |
| Population Estimate | 418 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 32.8y is 6.1 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 15% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 32.8 years (vs Alaska 35.9y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 14.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Population under 18 | 55 |
| Median age | 32.8 years (vs Alaska 35.9y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 378 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.48 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 66 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 35 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 48.3% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 63.5% |
| Asian population | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 0.8% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 25.7% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 264 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 111 |
| Share born in this state | 69.8% |
| Share born in another state | 30.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 29.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 4 |
| From Europe | 1 |
| From Africa | 3 |
Households & Family Composition
77 households. Averaging 4.4 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 39% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 33 families, 15% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 86 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 33 |
| Married couples with children | 5 |
| Single-parent households | 4 |
| Average household size | 4.41 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 4.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 10 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 8 |
| Family households | 30 households |
| Households that are families | 39.0% |
| Total households | 77 households |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 28.1% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 184 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 28.1% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 3,576 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 3,392 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 184 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 77 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 23.8% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 97 residents live in group quarters (25.7% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 97 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 200 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 2,016 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 2 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 16 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Aleutians West |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 14.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 6.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 27.10 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 2,016 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Aleutians West Census Area |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 78.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 64.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 39.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 5,634 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 50.0% |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 14.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 378, growing, young professional, affluent, service economy |
| Town Summary · Population | 378 people |
| Town Summary · County | Aleutians West Census Area |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade