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World Population Review
Washington County, Minnesota Population 2021
Washington County, Minnesota's estimated population is 269,522 with a growth rate of 1.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County, Minnesota is the 6th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 Population was 238,930 and has seen a growth of 12.80% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 269,522 | 3,541 | 1.33% |
| 2020 | 265,981 | 3,541 | 1.35% |
| 2019 | 262,440 | 3,541 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 258,899 | 3,435 | 1.34% |
| 2017 | 255,464 | 2,962 | 1.17% |
| 2016 | 252,502 | 2,116 | 0.85% |
| 2015 | 250,386 | 1,885 | 0.76% |
| 2014 | 248,501 | 2,555 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 245,946 | 2,264 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 243,682 | 2,272 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 241,410 | 2,480 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 238,930 | 93,034 | 63.77% |
| 1990 | 145,896 | 32,325 | 28.46% |
| 1980 | 113,571 | 30,623 | 36.92% |
| 1970 | 82,948 | 30,516 | 58.20% |
| 1960 | 52,432 | 17,888 | 51.78% |
| 1950 | 34,544 | 8,114 | 30.70% |
| 1940 | 26,430 | 1,677 | 6.77% |
| 1930 | 24,753 | 992 | 4.17% |
| 1920 | 23,761 | -2,252 | -8.66% |
| 1910 | 26,013 | -1,795 | -6.45% |
| 1900 | 27,808 | 1,816 | 6.99% |
| 1890 | 25,992 | 6,429 | 32.86% |
| 1880 | 19,563 | 7,754 | 65.66% |
| 1870 | 11,809 | 5,686 | 92.86% |
| 1860 | 6,123 | 5,067 | 479.83% |
| 1850 | 1,056 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.33%
County Website
State
Founded
October 27, 1849
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
238,930
Growth Since 2010
12.80%
Washington County, Minnesota Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218,513 | 85.38% |
| Asian | 14,773 | 5.77% |
| Black or African American | 11,757 | 4.59% |
| Two or More Races | 7,712 | 3.01% |
| Some Other Race | 2,077 | 0.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 971 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 135 | 0.05% |
Washington County, Minnesota Population by Race
Washington County, Minnesota Population Pyramid $2021
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Washington County, Minnesota Population by Age
Washington County, Minnesota Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 94,431 | 2.67 | 81.1 |
| Married | 55,880 | 3.22 | 92.2 |
| Non Family | 26,422 | 1.25 | 65 |
| Female | 8,201 | 3.16 | 64.3 |
| Male | 3,928 | 3.4 | 67.3 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
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Washington County, Minnesota Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,687 | 1.56% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,114 | 2.38% |
| High School Graduate | 36,185 | 20.97% |
| Some College | 34,994 | 20.28% |
| Associates Degree | 18,190 | 10.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48,929 | 28.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 27,460 | 15.91% |
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Washington County, Minnesota Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Washington County, Minnesota Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 148,556 | 144,920 | 66,593 |
| Asian | 8,891 | 7,916 | 5,244 |
| Black | 6,436 | 5,562 | 1,918 |
| Hispanic | 5,561 | 4,533 | 1,750 |
| 2+ Races | 2,825 | 2,653 | 924 |
| Other Race | 1,246 | 891 | 284 |
| Native American | 707 | 548 | 131 |
| Islander | 135 | 120 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.98%.
Washington County, Minnesota Educational Attainment by Race
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$54,651
Average Earnings
$63,851
Average Male
$45,475
Average Female
Washington County, Minnesota Earnings by Educational Attainment
Washington County, Minnesota Language by Age
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Washington County, Minnesota Language
90.24% of Washington County, Minnesota residents speak only English, while 9.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.66% of the population.
Washington County, Minnesota Language
Washington County, Minnesota Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 209,490 | 7,475 | 3.57% |
| Black | 10,913 | 1,359 | 12.45% |
| Hispanic | 10,542 | 997 | 9.46% |
| Asian | 14,725 | 626 | 4.25% |
| Multiple | 7,510 | 433 | 5.77% |
| Other | 2,060 | 209 | 10.15% |
| Native | 663 | 129 | 19.46% |
| Islander | 135 | 7 | 5.19% |
4.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.58%
Male Poverty Rate
4.97%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Washington County, Minnesota
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Minnesota is Native, with 19.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington County, Minnesota is White, with 3.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.59%.
Washington County, Minnesota Poverty
Washington County, Minnesota Poverty Rate by Education
Washington County, Minnesota Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
56.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Washington County, Minnesota Married by Age and Sex
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Washington County, Minnesota Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Washington County, Minnesota Marital Status by Race
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Washington County, Minnesota Marital Status
Washington County, Minnesota Veterans by War
Washington County, Minnesota Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,586 | 7.46% |
| Hispanic | 289 | 4.20% |
| Black | 257 | 3.34% |
| 2+ Races | 187 | 4.85% |
| Asian | 174 | 1.73% |
| Other Race | 72 | 4.37% |
| Native American | 46 | 6.17% |
Washington County, Minnesota Veterans by Race
Washington County, Minnesota Veterans by Education
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3.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
Washington County, Minnesota Veterans by Education
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70.4%
Labor Force Participation
68.6%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Washington County, Minnesota Employment by Age
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Washington County, Minnesota Employment by Race
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Washington County, Minnesota Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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93.08%
Native Born
6.92%
Foreign Born
2.53%
Non Citizen
4.39%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.08% of Washington County, Minnesota residents were born in the United States, with 69.48% having been born in Minnesota. 2.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Washington County, Minnesota Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990