Total Population
274,675
Population
Growth Rate
0.79%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
42.900
Washington County Profile
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.
Washington County
Population
Housing & Income
Households
102,276
Total Housing Units
107,872
Owner Occupied
84,410
Renter Occupied
17,866
Vacant
5,596
Median Home Value
$365,643
Average Home Value
$407,017
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.57%
Income Projection
Median Household
$109,043 $122,377
Average Household
$142,472 $161,432
Per Capita
$53,109 $60,282
Workforce
Total Businesses
7,337
Total Employed
94,965
Workers 16+
133,617
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
1,052
Employed
22,939
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
774
Employed
12,333
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
482
Employed
10,050
2022 Building Matl/Garden Equip
Businesses
118
Employed
8,103
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
426
Employed
8,076
2022 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
780
Employed
5,655
Some
High School
3,674
Graduated
High School
34,410
Associates
Degree
21,524
Bachelor's
Degree
56,484
Graduate
Degree
32,115
Average Commute Time
26 min.
Resident Commuters
54,632
Non-Resident Commuters
75,144
Drive Alone
107,023
Carpooled
9,447
Public
2,525
Work At Home
12,128
