The GSDC

Regional Profile

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 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

• Geringhoff
• New Flyer
• Pilgrim’s Pride
• Quanex/Woodcraft
• Arctic Cat
• Capital One
• Coldspring
• DeZURIK

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