the numbers are in your favor: St. Cloud, MN area demographic and economic profile.
The Greater St. Cloud region is among the fastest growing in the State of Minnesota and is the largest population center in the central region of the state. One unique aspect of the Greater St. Cloud region is that it spans three counties, all of which are among the largest and fastest growing in the State of Minnesota.
Our Regional Economy
Annual Job Growth (2010 – 2018)* = 15.6%
GDP Growth (2014 – 2018)* = 13.5%
Cost of Living (2018) = 4% lower than state average
Global Companies Located in our Region
Blattner Companies
Capital One
Coldspring
DeZURIK
Essilor of America
Geringhoff
New Flyer of America
Pilgrim’s Pride
Quanex
Textron/Arctic Cat
Our Workforce
Employment by Sector (2018):
• Healthcare and Social Services – 29,473
• Manufacturing – 25,634
• Education – 15,843
Labor Force Participation Rate (2018)** = 72.8%
Population Growth (2010 – 2019)** = 8.8%
Population Growth (2000 – 2018)** = 31.3%
Projected Workforce Growth (2015 – 2030) = 3.9%
Population (2019 est.)** = 437,579
Number of College Students (2018-2019) = 24,790
Sources:
2010 U.S. Census, U.S. Census Bureau.
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Region Profile, 7W
* = St. Cloud MSA
** = Region 7W
Logistics
• Roadways: MN Highways 10, 15 and 23; Interstate 94
• Rail: BSNF, CP Rail, Northern Lines Railway, Northstar Commuter Train, Amtrak Train
• Air: St. Cloud Regional Airport, MSP International Airport
Greater St. Cloud Location Profile
8/8/2024 – Facts about residents, households, and workforce from Minnesota Compass. Data are largely derived from the U.S. Census Bureau.
