Little Canada

Little Canada

Little Canada is located just north of downtown Saint Paul and only minutes from the Minnesota State Capitol. As a city, residents are very proud of their history and received their name from French Canadians who settled there many years ago. As a result, the city works hard to maintain their French Canadian heritage. Along with a variety of businesses and events, you will find beautiful parks and nature centers in Little Canada.

Population

Total Population

11,412

Population
Growth Rate

0.49%

Median Age

40

Diversity Index

70.800

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing & Income

Households

4,713

Total Housing Units

4,990


Owner Occupied

2,852

Renter Occupied

1,861

Vacant

277

Median Home Value

$342,796


Average Home Value

$350,392

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.45%

Income Projection

Median Household

$70,685 $78,192


Average Household

$101,113 $115,384


Per Capita

$41,919 $47,317

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Workforce

Total Businesses

546

Total Employed

9,919

Workers 16+

5,085

2026 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

28

Employed

3,456

2026 Transportation / Warehouse

cp-industries

Businesses

10

Employed

1,017

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

51

Employed

782

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

57

Employed

717

2026 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

62

Employed

693

2026 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

30

Employed

678

Some
High School

236

Graduated
High School

1,285

Associates
Degree

1,573

Bachelor's
Degree

2,068

Graduate
Degree

1,134

Average Commute Time

24 min.



Resident Commuters

3,429

Non-Resident Commuters

1,656

Drive Alone

3,493

Carpooled

261

Public

65

Work At Home

1,136

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09