Washington County

As of the 2020 Census, Washington County, MN, recorded a population of approximately 267,568. The racial composition includes 81.3% White, 6.1% Asian, 5.6% Black or African American, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Native American, and 4.4% from two or more races. The median household income is $95,851, and 5.1% of the population lives below the poverty line. The county has a total area of 423 square miles, with a median age of 39.4 years.

As of the latest data, Washington County, MN has a median home value of approximately $349,000. The median rent is around $1,350 per month. Homeownership rates are high, with about 80% of residents owning their homes. The county has experienced a growth in home values by roughly 5% over the past year. New home construction and developments are also ongoing, contributing to a relatively competitive housing market. The average household size is around 2.7 individuals.

(Note: Figures are subject to change; please refer to the latest local real estate data for the most accurate information.)

Washington County, MN conducts regular elections for various local, state, and federal positions. Key electoral offices include County Commissioners, State Representatives, State Senators, and School Board members.

The county is divided into districts, each represented by a Commissioner. Recent elections saw commissioners representing Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, with varied voter turnout. For example, in a recent election, District 2 might have seen a voter turnout of around 15,000, with candidates like Stan Karwoski (incumbent) and Bill Hutton contesting.

State and federal elections include those for the House and Senate. For instance, Minnesota's 6th Congressional District, part of which includes Washington County, had candidates like Tom Emmer (Republican incumbent) and challenger Tawnja Zahradka (Democrat), with total votes cast around 400,000 in a recent cycle.

Election details, including candidates, registration, and early voting information, can be found on the Washington County Elections website or the Minnesota Secretary of State's office.

As of the latest available data, Washington County, MN, demonstrates a high level of educational attainment:

• High School Diploma or Higher: Approximately 96% of residents aged 25 or older have completed high school, compared to the national average of about 88% and Minnesota's state average of around 92%.
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher: About 45% of the county’s adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This surpasses the national average of roughly 33% and also exceeds Minnesota's state average of around 37%.

These statistics indicate that Washington County is more educated than both the national and state averages.

As of the latest labor statistics, Washington County, MN, boasts an unemployment rate of about 3.7%, slightly below the national average of 3.8% and the Minnesota state average of 3.5%. The county's workforce primarily engages in several top industries, including healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, manufacturing, and education services. Specifically, healthcare and social assistance account for roughly 15% of employment, retail trade around 12%, and manufacturing approximately 10%.

Comparatively, at the national level, healthcare and social assistance similarly comprise about 14% of employment, retail trade 10%, and manufacturing 8.5%. Within Minnesota, these sectors also dominate, with healthcare and social assistance at 16%, retail trade at 11%, and manufacturing at 11%.

Washington County's employment distribution mirrors both state and national trends but shows a slightly higher concentration in retail and manufacturing relative to the national average.

As of the latest available data, the median household income in Washington County, MN is approximately $93,800 annually. This is significantly higher than the national median household income, which is around $68,700, and also higher than Minnesota's state median, which stands at approximately $74,600.

Here’s a statistics table for a clear comparison:

Washington County's higher median income reflects its economic status and standard of living compared to both state and national averages.

Washington County, MN, is considered one of the safer counties in the United States. As of the most recent data, the overall crime rate is approximately 1,435 incidents per 100,000 people. This is significantly lower than the national average. Below is a table summarizing the types of crimes and their rates per 100,000 people:

These numbers reflect a relatively low level of violent crime and moderate levels of property crime, contributing to the overall perception of safety in the area.