Washington County, MN

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2023 Population

272,298

1.36% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic(DFL) Party

2023 Median Age

39.9

0.251% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

5.01%

7.38% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$114,457

3.27% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$400,900

5.69% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

141,950

0.135% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Washington County, MN had a population of 272k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $114,457. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Washington County, MN grew from 268,651 to 272,298, a 1.36% increase and its median household income grew from $110,828 to $114,457, a 3.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.28%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.81%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.7%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.94%).

None of the households in Washington County, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.4% of the residents in Washington County, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County, MN are Century College (1,962 degrees awarded in 2023) and Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury (114 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Washington County, MN was $400,900, and the homeownership rate was 81.2%.

Most people in Washington County, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County, MN was 2 cars per household.

Washington County, MN borders Anoka County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Pierce County, WI, Polk County, WI, and St. Croix County, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Washington County, MN is home to a population of 272k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.9% of Washington County, MN residents were born outside of the country (21.5k people).

In 2023, there were 10.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (213k people) in Washington County, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 13.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2023 Citizenship

97.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.4% of Washington County, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County, MN was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Washington County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
213k ± 766
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
19.8k ± 460
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.1k ± 698

5.07%

Hispanic Population

13.8k people

5.07% of the people in Washington County, MN are hispanic (13.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washington County, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
53,321 ± 5,642 people
Somalia
38,263 ± 4,786 people
India
30,262 ± 4,259 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 53,321 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 38,263 and India with 30,262.

Foreign-Born Population

7.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

21.5k people

7.67%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

20.6k people

As of 2023, 7.9% of Washington County, MN residents (21.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington County, MN was 7.67%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Washington County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,761 ± 395
Gulf War (2001-)
2,957 ± 534
Gulf War (1990s)
1,398 ± 291

Washington County, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washington County, MN employs 142k people. The largest industries in Washington County, MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (23,071 people), Manufacturing (19,468 people), and Retail Trade (13,476 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($152,768), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($97,774), and Utilities ($94,314).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,089. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

142k

2023 Value

± 2,922

0.135%

1 Year growth

± 2.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Washington County, MN grew at a rate of 0.135%, from 142k employees to 142k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County, MN, are Management Occupations (21,433 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14,170 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (12,623 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

142k

2023 Value

± 2,922

0.135%

1 Year growth

± 2.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Washington County, MN grew at a rate of 0.135%, from 142k employees to 142k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (23,071 people), Manufacturing (19,468 people), and Retail Trade (13,476 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County, MN, though some of these residents may live in Washington County, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$74,102

Median earning men ± $2,673

$53,590

Median earning women ± $1,559

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($101,455), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($97,442), and Public Administration ($90,816).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($77,895), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,669), and Information ($69,138).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.26%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

672
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
545
Construction
354
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$959k
Manufacturing
$731k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$642k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington County, MN went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 53.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.2%), followed by Other (1.18%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (53.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44.2%)
Republican Party
Other (1.18%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington County, MN went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 53.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.2%), followed by Other (1.18%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington County, MN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Washington County, MN awarded 2,076 degrees. The student population of Washington County, MN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,553 male students and 4,751 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County, MN are White (1,223 and 59.9%), followed by Asian (354 and 17.3%), Hispanic or Latino (190 and 9.3%), and Black or African American (161 and 7.88%).

The largest universities in Washington County, MN by number of degrees awarded are Century College (1,962 and 94.5%) and Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury (114 and 5.49%).

The most popular majors in Washington County, MN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (416 and 20%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (116 and 5.59%), and Dental Assisting (112 and 5.39%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 8,304 students enrolled in Washington County, MN, 42.8% men and 57.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,118 records, of which 55.8% were women and 44.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Dental Assisting
52 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
416 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
92 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Washington County, MN was Dental Assisting with 52 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Washington County, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Century College
1,962 degrees awarded
Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury
114 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Century College with 1,962 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 763 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington County, MN, which is 0.581 times less than the 1,313 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,223 degrees mean that there were 3.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 354 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,475) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($707) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.877% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.991% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (962k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Washington County, MN was $400,900 in 2023, which is 1.32 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $379,300 to $400,900, a 5.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County, MN is 81.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Washington County, MN have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washington County, MN is $114,457. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Washington County, MN was Census Tract 703.01 with a value of $207,250, followed by Census Tract 710.16 and Census Tract 704.05, with respective values of $204,375 and $166,702.

In 2023, 9.81% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.29%.

Housing

Property

$400,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,252

$83,919

Median Property Taxes

±$1,786

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Washington County, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Washington County, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.2%

Homeownership

2023

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 81.2% of the housing units in Washington County, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Washington County, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 703.01
Census Tract 710.16
Census Tract 704.05

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington County, MN was Census Tract 703.01 with a value of $207,250, followed by Census Tract 710.16 and Census Tract 704.05, with respective values of $204,375 and $166,702.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Washington County, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$114,457

Median Household Income

± $1,928

103k

Number of Households

± 2,293

In 2023, the median household income of the 103k households in Washington County, MN grew to $114,457 from the previous year's value of $110,828.

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Washington County, MN is from Minnesota.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2022, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.267% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (68.5%)
Worked At Home (21.5%)
Carpooled (7.17%)

In 2023, 68.5% of workers in Washington County, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.17%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington County, MN have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.28% of the workforce in Washington County, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Washington County, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Washington County, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.81% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.29%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

5.01% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County, MN (13.5k out of 269k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington County, MN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 5.4% of the children was living in poverty in Washington County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.6% of the population of Washington County, MN has health coverage, with 62.9% on employee plans, 8.47% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 0.967% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington County, MN see 945 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.425% increase from the previous year (941 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1309 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 332 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

945 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, MN

Primary care physicians in Washington County, MN see an average of 945 patients per year. This represents a 0.425% increase from the previous year (941 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.4%

Uninsured

62.9%

Employer Coverage

8.47%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

0.967%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County, MN declined by 1.62% from 3.45% to 3.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washington County, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 31.4 in Washington County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washington County, MN.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 29.5% in Washington County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washington County, MN.