Washington County Profile
Population
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Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2021 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake | 14,440 | 18,375 | 21,046 | 22,413 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
Population by Age
| Population | 2010 | 2021 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1,305 | 1,374 | 1,449 |
| 5-9 | 1,464 | 1,424 | 1,501 |
| 10-14 | 1,279 | 1,469 | 1,550 |
| 15-19 | 1,217 | 1,395 | 1,403 |
| 20-24 | 963 | 1,068 | 1,183 |
| 25-29 | 1,184 | 1,398 | 1,204 |
| 30-34 | 1,233 | 1,372 | 1,614 |
| 35-39 | 1,231 | 1,501 | 1,543 |
| 40-44 | 1,339 | 1,393 | 1,567 |
| 45-49 | 1,429 | 1,298 | 1,433 |
| 50-54 | 1,361 | 1,311 | 1,297 |
| 55-59 | 1,168 | 1,384 | 1,307 |
| 60-64 | 1,118 | 1,309 | 1,338 |
| 65-69 | 729 | 1,113 | 1,257 |
| 70-74 | 500 | 1,009 | 1,025 |
| 75-79 | 342 | 576 | 900 |
| 80-84 | 236 | 340 | 464 |
| 85+ | 277 | 312 | 378 |
| 18+ | 13,548 | 15,917 | 17,050 |
| Median Age | 37 | 38 | 39 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
Population by Race
| Forest Lake | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Total | 21,046.000 |
| White Alone | 91.770 |
| Black Alone | 1.950 |
| American Indian Alone | 0.510 |
| Asian Alone | 2.170 |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.110 |
| Some Other Race | 0.950 |
| Two or More Races | 2.540 |
| Hispanic Origin | 3.470 |
| Diversity Index | 21.300 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
Growth Rate
| Forest Lake | 2010 - 2014 | 2014 - 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1% | 1% |
| Households | 1% | 1% |
| Families | 1% | 1% |
| Median Household Income | % | 3% |
| Per Capita Income | % | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2021 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 5,433 | 7,014 | 8,113 | 8,649 |
| Housing Units | 5,613 | 7,508 | 8,541 | 9,099 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 6,138 | 6,633 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 1,975 | 2,016 | ||
| Vacant Units | 428 | 450 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
Home Value
| Forest Lake | 2021 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $330,201 | $382,064 |
| Average Home Value | $358,749 | $416,226 |
| <$50,000 | 43 | 5 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 31 | 0 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 110 | 8 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 473 | 91 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 859 | 394 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 997 | 771 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 1,841 | 2,495 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 997 | 1,693 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 612 | 911 |
| $1,000,000 + | 16 | 18 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 305 |
| 2000-2009 | 1,924 |
| 1990-1999 | 1,294 |
| 1980-1989 | 996 |
| 1970-1979 | 1,480 |
| 1960-1969 | 579 |
| 1950-1959 | 430 |
| 1940-1949 | 186 |
| 1939 or Before | 531 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
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Income
| Forest Lake | 2021 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $82,278 | $93,154 |
| Average Household | $103,193 | $114,258 |
| Per Capita | $39,787 | $44,098 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
Household Income Base
| Forest Lake | 2021 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 583 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 477 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 394 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 776 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 1,478 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 995 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 1,621 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 1,096 |
| $200,000+ | 693 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 10,857 |
| In-County Residents | 3,689 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 6,809 |
| Drive Alone | 8,917 |
| Carpooled | 915 |
| Public Transport | 173 |
| Work at Home | 643 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 208 |
| 5-9 minutes | 1,126 |
| 10-14 minutes | 652 |
| 15-19 minutes | 951 |
| 20-24 minutes | 1,157 |
| 25-29 minutes | 732 |
| 30-34 minutes | 1,849 |
| 35-39 minutes | 655 |
| 40-44 minutes | 1,007 |
| 45-59 minutes | 1,259 |
| 60-89 minutes | 516 |
| 90+ minutes | 102 |
| Average Travel Time | 29 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 9,008 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 11 |
| Mining | 4 |
| Utilities | 0 |
| Construction | 308 |
| Manufacturing | 889 |
| Wholesale Trade | 104 |
| Retail Trade | 2,486 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 459 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 20 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 2 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 435 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 273 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 94 |
| Gasoline Stations | 7 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 33 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 36 |
| General Merchandise Str | 672 |
| Misc Store Retailers | 455 |
| Nonstore Retailers | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 196 |
| Information | 102 |
| Finance & Insurance | 305 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 137 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 46 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 122 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 384 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 345 |
| Legal Services | 208 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 8 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 208 |
| Educational Services | 747 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 833 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 159 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 1,044 |
| Accommodation | 37 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 1,007 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 602 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 118 |
| Public Administration Emp | 179 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Forest Lake | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Some High School | 612 |
| Graduated High School | 3,442 |
| Associates Degree | 1,525 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,389 |
| Graduate Degree | 1,417 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 751 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 3 |
| Mining Bus | 1 |
| Utilities Bus | 0 |
| Construction Bus | 53 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 33 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 19 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 124 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 32 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 6 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 1 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 17 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 15 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 12 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 1 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 7 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 4 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 3 |
| Misc Store Retailers Bus | 17 |
| Nonstore Retailers Bus | 9 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 11 |
| Information Bus | 18 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 57 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 14 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 14 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 29 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 50 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 50 |
| Legal Services Bus | 16 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 3 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 28 |
| Educational Services Bus | 22 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 59 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 13 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 53 |
| Accommodation Bus | 5 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 48 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 92 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 23 |
| Public Administration Bus | 16 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
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