Demographics

Quick facts on Washington County

Population

Population: 267,568 
Source: U.S. Census.

Projected Population in 2040: 341,330
Source: Thrive MSP 2040 Forecast, Metropolitan Council.

Households

Households: 102,421
Projected households in 2040: 133,780
Source: Thrive MSP 2040 Forecast, Metropolitan Council.

Annual Labor Force

Number of working–eligible residents employed and unemployed in 2021: 141,988
Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development annual average, not seasonally adjusted.

Employment (number of jobs available) in 2021: 89,349
Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development employment county as reported by Thrive MSP 2040 Forecasts, Metropolitan Council.

Projected employment in 2040: 102,540
Source: Thrive MSP 2040 Forecast, Metropolitan Council

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Washington County Demographics At-A-Glance

This demographic data reflects a one-time snapshot of the county. The data will continue to change between now and the next update. This information is updated annually. View 2023 Demographics At-A-Glance (PDF).

This demographic data reflects population county growth and projections (PDF) through the beginning of the 21st Century.

See Washington County population growth (PDF) from 2015 to 2040.

See Washington County population density projections 2040 (PDF).