Washington County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27163 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 276,238 | — | #261 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $115,345 | +53.5% | #68 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.8 years | +2.3% | #2,175 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $422,000 | +49.7% | #247 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,710 | +47.0% | #137 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | -59.3% | #50 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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96.5% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.
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.