Washington County Demographics - 2012 At-A-Glance
If you love numbers, Washington County’s website, www.co.washington.mn.us, maintains a plethora of information. Here’s a sample of the demographic information they maintain. The complete 2012 At-A-Glance chart, along with prior year charts, is available at http://www.co.washington.mn.us/info_for_residents/about_washington_county/at-a-glance/.
Washington County, Minnesota
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2012 At-A-Glance
POPULATION |
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Washington County Population
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(+15.5% since 2000) 238,136 *
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Median Age
(both genders)
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35.1 (2000) 38.4 (2010) **
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Population Rank in Minnesota
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5 of 87 counties *
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Population age 18 years and over
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175,193 **
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Population age 65 years & over
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25,428 **
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Percent with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
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41.4% **
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Housing Units
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92,493 **
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Households
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87,859 *
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Average Household Size
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2.67 **
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Projected Growth 2009 to 2010
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Number of New Residents Forecast
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125,823
(+ 35%) ***
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Number of New Households Forecast
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56,397
(+ 61%) ***
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Projected Population in 2030
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362,740 ***
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Projected Households in 2030
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144,517 ***
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Projected Employment in 2030
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131,070 ***
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Source: * 2010 U.S. Census ** 2010 American Community Survey (margin of error not included) *** Metropolitan Council Forecasts of Population, Households, and Employment 12/31/10
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ECONOMIC
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Median Household Income
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$ 77,239 *
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Per Capita Personal Income
(2009)
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$ 46,208 **
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Percent of People Below the Poverty Level
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6.5% *
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Percent of Families Below the Poverty Level
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4.3% *
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Average Residential Value
(Single Family Dwelling/Townhouse/Condo)
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$254,400 ***
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Median Residential Taxable Market Value-pay 2012
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$213,500 ****
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New Houses
(Single Family Dwelling/Townhouse/Condo)
Started
(Assessment year 2011)
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591 ***
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Mean Commute Travel Time for Work
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25.1 minutes *
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Source: * 2010 American Community Survey (margin of error not included) ** U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis *** Washington County’s 2011 Assessment Report
**** Washington County Property Records and Taxpayer Services ***** Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
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