Washington County, MN Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Washington County was 275,912, a 1.21% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Washington County's population was 272,610, an increase of 1.58% compared to a population of 268,372 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Washington County, MN population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Washington County increased by 73,286. In this period, the peak population was 275,912 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 202,626 - -
2001 206,858 4,232 2.09%
2002 209,522 2,664 1.29%
2003 212,906 3,384 1.62%
2004 214,586 1,680 0.79%
2005 218,235 3,649 1.7%
2006 222,909 4,674 2.14%
2007 227,138 4,229 1.9%
2008 230,229 3,091 1.36%
2009 232,144 1,915 0.83%
2010 238,933 6,789 2.92%
2011 241,428 2,495 1.04%
2012 243,720 2,292 0.95%
2013 246,002 2,282 0.94%
2014 248,580 2,578 1.05%
2015 250,482 1,902 0.77%
2016 252,655 2,173 0.87%
2017 255,717 3,062 1.21%
2018 258,969 3,252 1.27%
2019 262,541 3,572 1.38%
2020 268,372 5,831 2.22%
2021 272,610 4,238 1.58%
2022 275,912 3,302 1.21%
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Washington County, MN population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Washington County's population increased by 36,307 (17.92%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Washington County's population increased by 29,439 (12.32%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Washington County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Washington County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 275,912. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Washington County's population peaked in year 2022 at 275,912.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Washington County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 202,626.

Washington County, MN annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Washington County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 0 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Washington County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.64% per year. Overall the population grew 36.17% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Washington County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Washington County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.64% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 7,540. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Washington County's population grew the most with an increase of 6,789 (2.92%).

While from 2003 and 2004, Washington County's population grew the least with a growth of 1,680 (0.79%).

Things to know

Is Washington County, MN population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Washington County's population increased by 7,540 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 4,238 (1.58%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 3,302 (1.21%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Washington County, MN changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Washington County increased by 29,910 (12.16%). The population was highest at 275,912 in the year 2022 and lowest at 246,002 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.25%.

References

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Washington County, MN Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Washington County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Washington County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Washington County was 275,912, a 1.21% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Washington County population was 272,610, an increase of 1.58% compared to a population of 268,372 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Washington County increased by 73,286. In this period, the peak population was 275,912 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Washington County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Washington County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Washington County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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