St. Paul: Demographics & People
About 136 people live in St. Paul, in 44 households. Population grew 70.0% from 80 (2022) to 136 (2024). Median age 34.1 years. (7.6y younger than Madison County; 4.7y younger than Arkansas). Children under 18 are 35% of the population. Population is 39% White (non-Hispanic). The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 82% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,076 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 36% adult obesity, 23% smoke.
- 3.1 people per household.
- 18% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Population grew 70.0% from 80 (2022) to 136 (2024) — about 116.7× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~247 (extrapolated at 35.0%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 469.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 16,521 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 70.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 80 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 136 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 136 people |
| Population Estimate | 469 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 34.1y is 4.8 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 35% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 34.1 years (vs Arkansas 38.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 34.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Population under 18 | 47 |
| Median age | 34.1 years (vs Arkansas 38.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 136 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.00 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 66 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 39.0% |
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.
Top (8)
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 99 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 36 |
| Share born in this state | 72.8% |
| Share born in another state | 27.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 26.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.7% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 5 |
| From Europe | 5 |
Households & Family Composition
44 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 82% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 20 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 16 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 20 |
| Average household size | 2.50 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 27.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 6 |
| Family households | 36 households |
| Households that are families | 81.8% |
| Total households | 44 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. 16.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,076 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 16.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 16,643 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 15,567 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,076 |
| 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 1.6% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | AR-03 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 5,087 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 5 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 87 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Madison |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 45.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 37.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 55.00 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 5,087 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Madison County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 433 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 5,087 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Madison County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 54.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 46.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 46.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 16,576 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 6 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 34.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 136, booming, young professional, lower-income, service economy |
| Town Summary · Population | 136 people |
| Town Summary · County | Madison County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade