Washington County
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.
Population
Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 201,123 | 238,136 | 289,972 | 305,156 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Population by Age
| Population | 2026 |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | 16,265 |
| 5-9 | 18,240 |
| 10-14 | 20,354 |
| 15-19 | 19,026 |
| 20-24 | 16,315 |
| 25-29 | 16,211 |
| 30-34 | 16,342 |
| 35-39 | 18,705 |
| 40-44 | 21,118 |
| 45-49 | 18,565 |
| 50-54 | 17,786 |
| 55-59 | 18,670 |
| 60-64 | 18,769 |
| 65-69 | 17,340 |
| 70-74 | 13,273 |
| 75-79 | 10,630 |
| 80-84 | 6,636 |
| 85+ | 5,727 |
| 18+ | 222,928 |
| Median Age | 41 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Population by Race
| Washington County | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Total | 289,972.00 |
| White Alone | 75.5% |
| Black Alone | 6.37% |
| American Indian Alone | 0.46% |
| Asian Alone | 8.65% |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 2.07% |
| Two or More Races | 6.91% |
| Hispanic Origin | 5.67% |
| Diversity Index | 47.60 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Growth Rate
| Washington County | 2026 - 2031 |
|---|---|
| Population | 1.03% |
| Households | 1.27% |
| Families | 1.11% |
| Median Household Income | 2% |
| Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Housing
Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 71,458 | 87,859 | 110,451 | 117,620 |
| Housing Units | 73,631 | 92,374 | 116,007 | 123,781 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 87,718 | 93,679 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 22,733 | 23,941 | ||
| Vacant Units | 5,556 | 6,161 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Home Value
| Washington County | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $477,649 | $543,066 |
| Average Home Value | $537,396 | $592,731 |
| <$50,000 | 1,517 | 1,024 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 188 | 127 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 279 | 37 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 946 | 209 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 3,072 | 1,058 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 5,215 | 2,839 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 18,843 | 15,344 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 17,771 | 19,719 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 28,233 | 37,631 |
| $1,000,000 + | 2,351 | 3,069 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 12,565 |
| 2000-2009 | 19,366 |
| 1990-1999 | 22,688 |
| 1980-1989 | 14,323 |
| 1970-1979 | 13,661 |
| 1960-1969 | 8,153 |
| 1950-1959 | 5,648 |
| 1940-1949 | 1,520 |
| 1939 or Before | 6,685 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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Income
| Washington County | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $114,897 | $128,034 |
| Average Household | $154,031 | $170,825 |
| Per Capita | $58,769 | $65,939 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Household Income
| Washington County | 2026 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 4,485 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 3,481 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 2,286 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 6,284 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 14,986 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 15,475 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 24,446 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 14,109 |
| $200,000+ | 24,899 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 141,463 |
| In-County Residents | 75,184 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 62,725 |
| Drive Alone | 93,759 |
| Carpooled | 10,561 |
| Public Transport | 849 |
| Work at Home | 33,344 |
| Motorcycle | 112 |
| Bicycle | 222 |
| Walked | 1,272 |
| Other | 1,256 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 2,860 |
| 5-9 minutes | 10,221 |
| 10-14 minutes | 12,417 |
| 15-19 minutes | 16,734 |
| 20-24 minutes | 17,942 |
| 25-29 minutes | 10,628 |
| 30-34 minutes | 17,352 |
| 35-39 minutes | 5,260 |
| 40-44 minutes | 4,295 |
| 45-59 minutes | 6,855 |
| 60-89 minutes | 2,109 |
| 90+ minutes | 1,446 |
| Average Travel Time | 24 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 93,390 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 263 |
| Mining | 112 |
| Utilities | 203 |
| Construction | 4,251 |
| Manufacturing | 6,349 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,960 |
| Retail Trade | 21,146 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 1,360 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 871 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 296 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 7,868 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 3,624 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 1,021 |
| Gasoline Stations | 215 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 873 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 1,656 |
| General Merchandise Str | 3,362 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 2,410 |
| Information | 1,154 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3,709 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 982 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 945 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 1,782 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 2,081 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 4,784 |
| Legal Services | 1,071 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 277 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 2,140 |
| Educational Services | 6,093 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 13,164 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 2,076 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 9,440 |
| Accommodation | 1,823 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 7,617 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 6,255 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 809 |
| Public Administration Emp | 5,490 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Washington County | 2026 |
|---|---|
| <9th Grade | 2,391 |
| Some High School | 4,498 |
| GED | 5,373 |
| Graduated High School | 32,129 |
| Some College/No Degree | 31,259 |
| Associates Degree | 25,058 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 64,245 |
| Graduate Degree | 34,819 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Back To TopBusinesses
Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 7,542 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 49 |
| Mining Bus | 7 |
| Utilities Bus | 7 |
| Construction Bus | 661 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 270 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 185 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 970 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 110 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 59 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 28 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 117 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 156 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 118 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 20 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 95 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 180 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 87 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 134 |
| Information Bus | 128 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 506 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 129 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 202 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 175 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 336 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 749 |
| Legal Services Bus | 165 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 22 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 269 |
| Educational Services Bus | 204 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 891 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 205 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 520 |
| Accommodation Bus | 57 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 463 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 934 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 137 |
| Public Administration Bus | 189 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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