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Woodbury

Minnesota · 75,102 residents · 34.894 sq mi
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Woodbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,055. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $336,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
75,102
+62%since 2000
from 46,463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,152 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 1,332 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+15%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K32K49K67K84K1990201020202024Woodbury
202478K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,055
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,109 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,976
+53%since 2000
from $32,606 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$336,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,503
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $991 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+37%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(41,238)
Black2.5%(1,152)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(996)
Asian5%(2,317)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.8%(10,580)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(53,461)
Black7.3%(5,500)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(3,603)
Asian11.4%(8,556)
Other3%(2,257)
Diversity Score55.8%(41,926)
Diversity Score
56
+145%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 76.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.9%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodbury, Minnesota?

Woodbury, Minnesota has about 75,102 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodbury, Minnesota?

The typical household in Woodbury, Minnesota earns about $108,055 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodbury, Minnesota expensive?

In Woodbury, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $336,600, and the typical rent is about $1,503 a month.

How educated are people in Woodbury, Minnesota?

About 61.0% of adults age 25 and over in Woodbury, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodbury, Minnesota?

About 4.2% of people in Woodbury, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodbury, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodbury, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55,027 residents, a change of about 274 percent over that period.

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