Total Population
279,568
Population
Growth Rate
0.77%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
43.600
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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
Housing & Income
Households
104,344
Total Housing Units
109,414
Owner Occupied
86,264
Renter Occupied
18,080
Vacant
5,070
Median Home Value
$426,416
Average Home Value
$471,879
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.44%
Income Projection
Median Household
$109,367 $122,033
Average Household
$145,712 $163,601
Per Capita
$54,454 $61,440
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Workforce
Total Businesses
7,150
Total Employed
95,253
Workers 16+
136,883
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
969
Employed
22,535
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
763
Employed
12,640
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
492
Employed
10,064
2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
438
Employed
8,136
2023 Building Matl / Garden Equip
Businesses
117
Employed
7,918
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
180
Employed
5,806
Some
High School
3,689
Graduated
High School
32,299
Associates
Degree
21,976
Bachelor's
Degree
61,755
Graduate
Degree
32,695
Average Commute Time
26 min.
Resident Commuters
61,373
Non-Resident Commuters
71,647
Drive Alone
102,912
Carpooled
9,202
Public
2,098
Work At Home
19,963
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
