Washington County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Washington County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27163
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 163
Geography
- Land Area
- 384.75 sq mi
- Water Area
- 38.56 sq mi
- Total Area
- 423.31 sq mi
- Latitude
- 45.037929
- Longitude
- -92.890117
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 268,611
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 202,884
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 256,438 | 95.5% |
| Hispanic | 12,177 | 4.5% |
| White | 215,557 | 80.2% |
| Black | 13,529 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 18,889 | 7.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 570 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 97 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 602 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 195,462 | 96.3% |
| Hispanic | 7,421 | 3.7% |
| White | 170,079 | 83.8% |
| Black | 10,074 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 13,299 | 6.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,690 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 99 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 332 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 276,238
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $122,958
- Poverty Rate
- 5.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 13,989
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 215,812 | 78.1% |
| Black | 15,355 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 21,295 | 7.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 180,671
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 47,585 | 26.3% |
| Republican | 78,457 | 43.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 54,629 | 30.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 85,068 | 47.1% |
| Female | 93,353 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 135,241 | 74.9% |
| Hispanic | 5,441 | 3.0% |
| Black | 2,408 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 8,760 | 4.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 130,186
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 72.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 101,394 | 75.0% |
| Hispanic | 3,202 | 58.8% |
| Black | 1,204 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 4,199 | 47.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 61,830 | 72.7% |
| Female | 67,365 | 72.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 30,278 (16.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 92,582 (49.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 109,307
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $442,579
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,860
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 65.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 23.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.