Total Population
271,617
Population
Growth Rate
1.18%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
37.100
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. One 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
Population
Housing & Income
Households
100,726
Total Housing Units
104,672
Owner Occupied
84,726
Renter Occupied
16,000
Vacant
3,946
Median Home Value
$332,722
Average Home Value
$373,275
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
1.22%
Per Capita Income
2.06%
Income Projection
Median Household
$102,825 $111,896
Average Household
$130,615 $144,455
Per Capita
$48,505 $53,714
Workforce
Total Businesses
7,063
Total Employed
92,895
Workers 16+
134,878
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
1,026
Employed
23,089
2021 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
725
Employed
12,012
2021 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
452
Employed
9,800
2021 Building Matl/Garden Equip
Businesses
112
Employed
8,004
2021 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
399
Employed
7,810
2021 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
174
Employed
6,441
Some
High School
3,936
Graduated
High School
33,582
Associates
Degree
19,497
Bachelor's
Degree
55,467
Graduate
Degree
31,174
Average Commute Time
26 min.
Resident Commuters
51,584
Non-Resident Commuters
79,499
Drive Alone
111,500
Carpooled
9,789
Public
2,981
Work At Home
8,001
