Washington County Demographics
A map of Washington County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 208,277 | 77.8% |
Asian | 18,530 | 6.9% |
Black | 13,799 | 5.2% |
Hispanic | 13,094 | 4.9% |
Multiracial | 11,828 | 4.4% |
Native American/Other | 2,040 | 0.8% |
Washington County, Minnesota had a population of 267,568 in 2020. It was 77.8% White, 5.2% Black, 6.9% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Washington County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Washington County is the 5th most populous county of the 87 counties in Minnesota.
Washington County's White Population
208,277 residents of Washington County identify as White, or 77.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Washington County is ranked #74 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more White than neighboring Ramsey County (58% White), Dakota County (73.6% White), and Anoka County (75.9% White). Washington County is less White than neighboring St. Croix County (91.4% White), and Chisago County (89.7% White).
Washington County's Black Population
13,799 residents of Washington County identify as Black, or 5.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Washington County is ranked #11 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Black than neighboring St. Croix County (0.7% Black), and Chisago County (1.5% Black). Washington County is less Black than neighboring Ramsey County (12.7% Black), Dakota County (7.3% Black), and Anoka County (7.8% Black).
Washington County's Asian Population
18,530 residents of Washington County identify as Asian, or 6.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Washington County is ranked #3 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Asian than neighboring Dakota County (5.4% Asian), St. Croix County (1.1% Asian), Anoka County (5.3% Asian), and Chisago County (1.4% Asian). Washington County is less Asian than neighboring Ramsey County (15.5% Asian).
Washington County's Hispanic Population
13,094 residents of Washington County identify as Hispanic, or 4.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Washington County is ranked #33 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Croix County (2.9% Hispanic), and Chisago County (2.6% Hispanic). Washington County is less Hispanic than neighboring Ramsey County (8.2% Hispanic), Dakota County (8.3% Hispanic), and Anoka County (5.4% Hispanic).
Washington County's Native American/Other Population
2,040 residents of Washington County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Washington County is ranked #48 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Croix County (0.6% Native American/Other). Washington County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ramsey County (1% Native American/Other), Dakota County (0.9% Native American/Other), Anoka County (0.9% Native American/Other), and Chisago County (0.9% Native American/Other).
Washington County's Multiracial Population
11,828 residents of Washington County identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washington County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Washington County is ranked #14 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Washington County is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Croix County (3.4% Multiracial), and Chisago County (4% Multiracial). Washington County is less Multiracial than neighboring Ramsey County (4.6% Multiracial), Dakota County (4.5% Multiracial), and Anoka County (4.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.