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Stillwater, Minnesota

Stillwater, Minnesota is 15 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is in Washington county. The city is part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area. The population of Stillwater is 15,143.

The People and Families of Stillwater

In Stillwater, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stillwater had a median family income of $72,188. Stillwater is one of the richer cities in Minnesota. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. The people of Stillwater can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. Notably, the city is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Stillwater political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $26,423. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Stillwater Housing

Of the housing in Stillwater, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Minnesota.

Commuting

In Stillwater, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Stillwater strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Stillwater College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Stillwater Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Stillwater Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Stillwater Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Stillwater People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Stillwater, MN

Comparing Stillwater to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Property Taxes42

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