Washington County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27163 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 276,238 #261 / 3,222
92th
Median Household Income $115,345 +53.5% #68 / 3,222
98th
Median Age 39.8 years +2.3% #2,175 / 3,222
33th
Median Home Value $422,000 +49.7% #247 / 3,222
92th
Median Gross Rent $1,710 +47.0% #137 / 3,222
96th
Poverty Rate 5.1% -59.3% #50 / 3,222
98th

Demographics

Washington County has a population of 276,238, making it the #261 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.5%
Native Born
8.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Washington County is $115,345, ranking #68 out of 3,222 counties — 53.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.1% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.

Median Household Income
$115,345 +53.5% vs nat'l
Rank #68 of 3,222
98th percentile
Per Capita Income
$56,954 +38.0% vs nat'l
Rank #104 of 3,222
97th percentile
Poverty Rate
5.1% −59.3% vs nat'l
Rank #50 of 3,222
98th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.4% −36.4% vs nat'l
Rank #897 of 3,222
72th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
49.1% +45.6% vs nat'l
Rank #110 of 3,222
97th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.3 min −4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,631 of 3,222
49th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Washington County is $422,000 (+49.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,710/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.3%.

Median Home Value
$422,000 +49.7% vs nat'l
Rank #247 of 3,222
92th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,710 +47.0% vs nat'l
Rank #137 of 3,222
96th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.3% +26.2% vs nat'l
Rank #447 of 3,222
86th percentile
81.3% Homeownership

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Health

96.5% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.

96.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.5% +5.2% vs nat'l
Rank #162 of 3,222
95th percentile

About Washington County, Minnesota

Washington County, Minnesota has a total population of 276,238, making it the 261st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washington County is $115,345, which ranks #68 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 53.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.

The median home value in Washington County is $422,000, 49.7% above the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $1,710 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washington County, 49.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.3 min.

Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.2% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (7.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.5%).

All data for Washington County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.