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Washington County

Minnesota · 267,568 residents · 384.718 sq mi
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Washington County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,584. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $301,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
267,568
+33%since 2000
from 201,130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
695 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 523 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+14%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
133K172K211K250K289K1990201020202024Washington County
2024276K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,584
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,305 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,842
+66%since 2000
from $28,148 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$301,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,329
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $699 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+31%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(186,133)
Black1.8%(3,612)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3,892)
Asian2.1%(4,279)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(28,746)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(208,277)
Black5.2%(13,799)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(13,094)
Asian6.9%(18,530)
Other3.2%(8,440)
Diversity Score44.7%(119,546)
Segregation Score29.9%(79,898)
Diversity Score
45
+213%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.0%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Minnesota?

Washington County, Minnesota has about 267,568 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Washington County, Minnesota earns about $97,584 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 $301,000, and the typical rent is about $1,329 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Minnesota?

About 45.6% 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 4.4% 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 121,672 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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