Washington County

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Washington County the 3rd fastest growing county in Minnesota and our population of 25 to 34-year-olds is expected to grow by 65 percent from 2020 - 2030.

We also have the 3rd lowest property taxes for all Minnesota counties.

In addition, we are 15-minutes from the MSP International Airport and within 30-minutes of downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis, along with 18 of Minnesota’s Fortune 500 companies.

We have thousands of acres of undeveloped land on the interstate and are open to new business development.

Washington County is Diverse

Our county is diverse, has a rich and varied history, is home to 33 unique communities and growing. Our communities are our greatest strength in that they offer the option of finding a home that fits your cultural, workforce, utility and infrastructure needs.

Washington County is Growing!

Washington County was the fifth-fastest growing county in Minnesota from 2010 to 2020. In fact, its population grew from 2020 to 2021 due to a natural increase in residents and a positive net in-migration. That population is forecasted to increase by nearly 6% by 2033.

Access below a full Washington County profile, performed by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, that includes demographics like labor force trends, median household incomes, cost of living and occupation statistics below. 

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Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Washington County201,120238,136279,568290,520

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-415,34516,04817,039
5-917,86718,25018,466
10-1418,83020,14219,812
15-1916,78318,48917,731
20-2411,82014,51713,924
25-2914,63016,57216,137
30-3414,23417,56619,960
35-3915,67619,91921,427
40-4418,56719,29221,240
45-4920,73617,78519,393
50-5419,67619,45417,390
55-5916,08919,83418,389
60-6412,89918,66218,034
65-698,54415,29217,047
70-745,89611,96913,662
75-794,3067,34210,031
80-843,1594,4425,954
85+3,0793,9934,884
18+174,538213,054223,620
Median Age384040

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Washington County2023
Total279,568.00
White Alone78.34
Black Alone5.22
American Indian Alone0.49
Asian Alone7.32
Pacific Islander Alone0.03
Some Other Race1.95
Two or More Races6.65
Hispanic Origin5.23
Diversity Index43.60

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Washington County2023 - 2028
Population0.77%
Households0.87%
Families0.81%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households71,45787,859104,344108,985
Housing Units73,63092,374109,414113,890
Owner Occupied Units86,26490,315
Renter Occupied Units18,08018,670
Vacant Units5,0704,905

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Washington County20232028
Median Home Value$426,416$445,294
Average Home Value$471,879$489,889
<$50,0002,885918
$50,000 - $99,9991756
$100,000 - $149,9992876
$150,000 - $199,9991,41257
$200,000 - $249,9993,9901,717
$250,000 - $299,9997,4595,502
$300,000 - $399,99921,38924,445
$400,000 - $499,99920,95127,611
$500,000 - $749,99920,63623,974
$1,000,000 +1,7321,299

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later9,161
2000-200919,457
1990-199923,758
1980-198915,062
1970-197913,631
1960-19697,583
1950-19595,634
1940-19491,507
1939 or Before6,581

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Washington County20232028
Median Household$109,367$122,033
Average Household$145,712$163,601
Per Capita$54,454$61,440

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Washington County2023
<$15,0004,278
$15,000 - $24,9993,473
$25,000 - $34,9994,004
$35,000 - $49,9997,027
$50,000 - $74,99915,078
$75,000 - $99,99912,540
$100,000 - $149,99921,914
$150,000 - $199,99916,338
$200,000+19,691

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+136,883
In-County Residents61,373
Out-of-County Residents71,647
Drive Alone102,912
Carpooled9,202
Public Transport2,098
Work at Home19,963
Less than 5 minutes2,398
5-9 minutes10,599
10-14 minutes13,497
15-19 minutes16,215
20-24 minutes18,159
25-29 minutes10,853
30-34 minutes17,989
35-39 minutes5,407
40-44 minutes6,508
45-59 minutes10,106
60-89 minutes3,734
90+ minutes1,455
Average Travel Time26

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees95,253
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt206
Mining8
Utilities200
Construction3,515
Manufacturing5,375
Wholesale Trade2,752
  
Retail Trade22,535
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers1,157
Furn & Home Furnish Str540
Electronics & Appl Store421
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip7,918
Food & Beverage Stores4,279
Health/Pers Care Stores868
Gasoline Stations215
Clothing/Accessory Store1,003
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music1,827
General Merchandise Str4,307
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse2,350
Information1,439
  
Finance & Insurance4,208
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn1,311
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv1,102
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other1,795
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing2,256
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv4,911
Legal Services1,037
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises220
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt2,270
Educational Services5,806
HealthCare/Social Assist12,640
Arts/Entertainment/Rec3,198
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs10,064
Accommodation1,928
Food Srv/Drinking Places8,136
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin5,740
Auto Repair/Maintenance719
Public Administration Emp5,233

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Washington County2023
Some High School3,689
Graduated High School32,299
Associates Degree21,976
Bachelor's Degree61,755
Graduate Degree32,695

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses7,150
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus37
Mining Bus2
Utilities Bus6
Construction Bus555
Manufacturing Bus264
Wholesale Trade Bus182
  
Retail Trade Bus969
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus109
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus63
Electronics & Appl Store Bus33
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus117
Food & Beverage Stores Bus161
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus103
Gasoline Stations Bus18
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus98
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus173
General Merchandise Str Bus94
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus133
Information Bus126
  
Finance & Insurance Bus485
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus115
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus171
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus199
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus319
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus670
Legal Services Bus168
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus21
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus243
Educational Services Bus180
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus763
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus190
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus492
Accommodation Bus54
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus438
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus764
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus116
Public Administration Bus187

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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