With 201,130 people, Washington County is a county in Minnesota. 86% of homes are owner-occupied. That is roughly 41% ahead of the Minnesota median. The population is up 38% since 1990. Households take in $66,305 a year at the median, 56% more than the country as a whole. The poverty rate is 2.9%, under the national 12.4%.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)24.5%(2,804)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)19%(2,168)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era32.4%(3,704)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War6.3%(726)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1.2%(136)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 11,439 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Washington County, Minnesota?
Washington County, Minnesota has about 201,130 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Washington County, Minnesota?
The typical household in Washington County, Minnesota earns about $66,305 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Washington County, Minnesota expensive?
In Washington County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $156,200, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.
How educated are people in Washington County, Minnesota?
About 33.9% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Minnesota?
About 2.9% of people in Washington County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.
Has Washington County, Minnesota grown since 1990?
Yes, Washington County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55,234 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.
