Washington County Profile

Stillwater

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Stillwater is 19,530. The population is expected to grow to 20,111 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.59%.

The median age of Stillwater residents is 44.

The diversity index of Stillwater is 25.3, meaning that there is a 25% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Stillwater is $143,757 and projected to be $163,186 in 2029. Per capita income is $57,581, projected to be $66,052 in 2029. 7.74% of households – 1,511 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,961,947 and the average disposable income is $100,965.

There are 8,318 housing units in Stillwater; 5,978 are owner-occupied, 1,841 are rented, and 499 are vacant. The average home value is $533,770, with 599 homes built in 2010 or later, and 2,118 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 913 businesses in Stillwater, employing 12,591 workers and pulling from a labor force of 9,808 age 16 and above. 3,564 workers commute into Stillwater from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

5,821 residents both live and work in/around Stillwater. The average travel time is 21.6 minutes. 5.94% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.46% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 7,322 drive alone, 666 carpool, and 82 take public transportation. 347 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,381 residents work from home.

2,516 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,420 have associates degrees, 4,111 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,991 hold a graduate or professional degree.