the mn department of employment and economic development community profile for south saint paul minnesota www deed state us show map overview city st prides itself in a rich history ethnic diversity strong work ethic it once was home world s largest stockyard with passing that era has prepared bright prosperous future designated as an all american 1990 location county dakota region east twin cities metro distance from minneapolis 8 nearest msa 0 miles congressional district 4 39a39b57a legislative web site progressplus org last updated 3 2003 population area 2002 estimate 2000 census 20 169 197 369 593 355 904 275 189 062 944 2 968 806 538 776 5 033 661 919 479 375 099 source demographer metropolitan statistical major employers employer naics products services employee count sportsman guide 4541 electronic shopping & mail order houses 800 school 6 6111 elementary