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Saint Paul overview
Saint Paul (orange) and the other large cities of United States
Saint Paul lies in Minnesota in United States at 44.94°N, 93.09°W, about 242 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Chicago (UTC-5); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Pittsburgh (304,391) and larger than Lincoln (294,757). The largest city in United States is New York City with 8,804,190 people; the capital, Washington, has 689,545.
The national capital, Washington, is about 1,485 km away; the nearest large city is Minneapolis, 14 km from Saint Paul.
United States as a whole has a live population of 349,544,454 (+0.5% a year) and ranks #3 of 238 countries — see the United States population page for the full statistics and the United States atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Saint Paul
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Minnesota | 14 km | 410,939 |
| Rochester Minnesota | 114 km | 112,225 |
Largest cities in United States
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City | New York | 8,804,190 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | California | 3,820,914 |
| 3 | Chicago | Illinois | 2,664,452 |
| 4 | Houston | Texas | 2,314,157 |
| 5 | Phoenix | Arizona | 1,650,070 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 1,573,916 |
| 7 | San Antonio | Texas | 1,526,656 |
| 8 | San Diego | California | 1,404,452 |
| 9 | Dallas | Texas | 1,326,087 |
| 10 | Jacksonville | Florida | 1,009,833 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saint Paul?
Saint Paul has about 303,176 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Saint Paul the capital of United States?
No. The capital of United States is Washington (689,545 people), about 1,485 km away. Saint Paul is the 66th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Saint Paul compared with the rest of United States?
Its 303,176 residents are 0.1% of the 349,544,454 people living in United States today. New York City is larger with 8,804,190 people.
Where is Saint Paul?
In Minnesota, United States, at latitude 44.94 and longitude -93.09, 242 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Minneapolis (14 km), Rochester (114 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Saint Paul Population 2026 — United States. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/saint-paul/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/saint-paul/">Saint Paul Population 2026 — United States</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.