Washington County Summary

Life in Washington County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Washington County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Washington County:

  • The population in Washington County is 268,651.

  • The median home value in Washington County is $419,331.

  • The median income in Washington County is $110,828.

  • The median rent in Washington County is $1,577.

  • The unemployment rate in Washington County is 3.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Washington County is 4.7%.

  • The average high in Washington County is 64.2° and there are 70.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Washington County

List Of Cities & Towns in Washington County

Woodbury, MN Population 75,549

Cottage Grove, MN Population 39,274

Oakdale, MN Population 28,029

White Bear Lake, MN Population 24,317

Hastings, MN Population 22,063

Forest Lake, MN Population 20,553

Stillwater, MN Population 19,316

Hugo, MN Population 15,831

Lake Elmo, MN Population 11,861

Mahtomedi, MN Population 8,073

St. Paul Park, MN Population 5,497

Oak Park Heights, MN Population 4,790

Newport, MN Population 4,163

Grant, MN Population 3,969

Scandia, MN Population 3,965

Bayport, MN Population 3,902

Afton, MN Population 2,951

Lakeland, MN Population 1,637

Dellwood, MN Population 1,228

Lake St. Croix Beach, MN Population 1,106

Birchwood Village, MN Population 1,069

Landfall, MN Population 748

Marine on St. Croix, MN Population 721

St. Marys Point, MN Population 467

Willernie, MN Population 463

Pine Springs, MN Population 443

Lakeland Shores, MN Population 330

Map Of Washington County

Washington County, MN Weather

  • The average high in Washington County is 64.2°.

  • There are 66.92 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 70.4 inches of rain each year with 14.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:38 hours of sun each day in Washington County.

StatWashington County
Mean High64.2
Nice Days66.92
Rainfall70.4
Snowfall14.3
Sunny_hours4:38
64.2°
Average High
70.4
Inches of Rain

Washington County Photos

Residential Streetc Aftonc Minnesota
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Hastingsch
Source: Public Domain
Hastingsc Minnesota
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Hastings Rail Bridge
Source: Wikipedia User Todd Murray | GFDL
Vermillionfalls
Source: Public Domain

Washington County Demographics

Population over time in Washington County

The current population in Washington County is 268,651. The population has increased 3.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 264,818 2.2%
2021 259,072 1.2%
2020 255,938 -

Gender in Washington County

  • Washington County is 50.2% female with 134,822 female residents.

  • Washington County is 49.8% male with 133,828 male residents.

Female
50.2% (134,822)
Male
49.8% (133,828)
Gender Washington County MN USA
Female 50.2% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 49.8% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Washington County

Washington County is:

  • 79.8% White with 214,472 White residents.

  • 4.8% African American with 12,826 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 489 American Indian residents.

  • 6.9% Asian with 18,550 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 83 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 798 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 8,953 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.6% Hispanic with 12,480 Hispanic residents.

White
79.8% (214,472)
African American
4.8% (12,826)
American Indian
0.2% (489)
Asian
6.9% (18,550)
Hawaiian
0.0% (83)
Other
0.3% (798)
Two Or More
3.3% (8,953)
Hispanic
4.6% (12,480)

Table: Washington County By Race

Race Washington County MN USA
White 79.8% 77.7% 58.9%
African American 4.8% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 6.9% 5.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.6% 5.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Washington County, Minnesota

  • 2.1% of households in Washington County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.8% of households in Washington County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Washington County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Washington County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Washington County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Washington County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Washington County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.9% of households in Washington County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Washington County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 19.8% of households in Washington County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.1% (5,761)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.8% (4,883)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.5% (9,365)
$25,000 to $34,999
3.8% (10,257)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.8% (18,172)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.2% (35,471)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.8% (34,462)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.9% (58,952)
$150,000 to $199,999
14.2% (38,097)
$200,000 or more
19.8% (53,227)
Income Washington County MN USA
Less than $10,000 2.1% 3.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.8% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.5% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.8% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.8% 9.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.2% 16.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.8% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.9% 19.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 14.2% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 19.8% 11.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Washington County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Washington County completed < 9th grade.

  • 2.0% of adults in Washington County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 19.0% of adults in Washington County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Washington County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Washington County completed associate's degree.

  • 31.0% of adults in Washington County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Washington County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Washington County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Washington County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (5,373)
9-12th Grade
2% (5,373)
High School / GED
19% (51,043)
Some College
19% (51,043)
Associate's Degree
10% (26,865)
Bachelor's Degree
31% (83,281)
Master's Degree
12% (32,238)
Professional Degree
3% (8,059)
Doctorate Degree
2% (5,373)
Education Washington County MN USA
< 9th Grade 2% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 2% 4% 6%
High School / GED 19% 24% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 31% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 12% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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