St. Peter
City in Nicollet County, Minnesota
St. Peter is a city in Nicollet County, Minnesota, with 12,066 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 768 ft (234 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kasota, 2.6 miles S.
- 12,066residents (2020 Census)
- 768 ftelevation · 234 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.3 km²
- 1,921 / sq mipopulation density
- 56082ZIP code
About St. Peter
St. Peter is a city and the county seat of Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States. It lies 10 miles north of Mankato and is the third largest city in the Mankato metropolitan area. The population was 12,066 at the 2020 census. It is home to Gustavus Adolphus College.
U.S. Highway 169 and Minnesota State Highways 22 and 99 are three of the city's main routes. St. Peter is known for being located on the scenic Minnesota River valley, being home to the St. Peter State Hospital Museum, the Traverse Des Sioux historic site and the St. Peter Armory. Also, St. Peter's sister city is Petatlán, Guerrero, Mexico.
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Living in St. Peter
- Median household income
- $65,122
- Median home value
- $250,700
- Median rent
- $961/mo
- Median age
- 35.6
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St. Peter had 12,066 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,066 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,921 per sq mi (742 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. Peter at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Nicollet County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,066 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.28 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3293° N, 93.9677° W |
| ZIP code | 56082 |
| Official website | saintpetermn.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2758036 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. Peter
- Kasota2.6 mi S
- Cleveland6.6 mi E
- Le Sueur10.3 mi N
- North Mankato10.8 mi S
- Mankato10.9 mi S
- Madison Lake11.2 mi SE
- Nicollet11.5 mi W
- Eagle Lake12.2 mi S
- Le Center12.3 mi E
- Skyline13.4 mi S
- Henderson13.7 mi N
- Elysian16.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about St. Peter
What county is St. Peter in?
St. Peter is in Nicollet County, Minnesota.
What is the population of St. Peter, MN?
12,066 people lived in St. Peter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. Peter, MN?
The ZIP code of St. Peter is 56082.
What is the elevation of St. Peter?
768 feet (234 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. Peter?
Kasota (2.6 mi), Cleveland (6.6 mi), Le Sueur (10.3 mi), North Mankato (10.8 mi), Mankato (10.9 mi).
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