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Washington County
Washington County was
named in honor of George Washington, a founding father
and first president of the United States. Washington
County is made up mostly of cities North and East of
the Capital City of Saint Paul.
Population
Estimates & Age Distribution
| Group |
2000 |
2010 |
2020 |
2030 |
| Total pop. |
201,130 |
251,490 |
294,690 |
332,190 |
| Age 4 & under |
8% |
6% |
6% |
6% |
| Age 5-19 |
24% |
22% |
20% |
20% |
| Age 20-64 |
61% |
63% |
61% |
57% |
| Age 65 & over |
8% |
9% |
13% |
18% |
Economic Data (2005)
| Group |
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| Total in labor force |
127,290 |
| Unemployment rate |
3.4% |
| Average weekly wage |
$704.00 |
| Median household income |
$73,491.00 |
| Per capita personal income |
$32,475.00 |
Housing
| Group |
Number |
% |
| Population in owner occupied units |
192,717 |
89% |
| Population in renter occupied units |
24,304 |
11% |
| Paying more than 30% income for rent |
5,737 |
48% |
| Paying more than 30% income for owner
costs |
17,040 |
25% |
Educational Attainment
| Group |
Number |
% |
| Less than high school |
5,750 |
4.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent |
35,753 |
25.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree |
34,689 |
24.8% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree |
18,890 |
13.5% |
Source: Greater Twin
Cities United Way
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