U.S. County · Profile

Washington County

278.9KTotal Population
713Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+38.63%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Washington County has a population of 278,936 as of 2023. It is located in Minnesota.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Washington County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):4.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White81.5%227,333
Asian6.9%19,247
Two or More Races5.0%13,947
Black or African American4.8%13,389
Hispanic or Latino4.6%12,831
Some Other Race1.5%4,184
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%837
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Washington County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$110,828
48.6% above national average
Per Capita Income
$54,418
42.0% above national average
Poverty Rate
4.7%
59.1% below national average
Median Age
39.8 years

Income & Poverty

$110,828Median Household Income
$54,418Per Capita Income
4.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$110,828$143,126
Families$132,135$164,845
Married-couple Families$132,135$147,991
Nonfamily Households$60,589$65,436

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Washington County, Minnesota.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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