Washington County, Minnesota
Washington County: county in Minnesota, United States
About
Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 238,136 and a population density of 563 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 265,476 inhabitants. Its county seat is Stillwater. The county was created 176 years ago in 1849.
County Snapshot
Washington County at a glance
Washington County currently has 24 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
24
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Minnesota counties
87
Open related pagesLargest city
Cottage GrovePopulation 38,170
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Washington County
| Population | 265,476 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
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| Area | 423 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 9.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 90.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.0387,-92.8840 |
| Named for | George Washington |
| Capital | Stillwater |
| Establishment | October 27, 1849 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:51:25 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 628 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.3% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 30℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Stillwater Courthouse image
Geography
Washington County is located at 45°2'19"N 92°53'2"W (45.0387300, -92.8839600). It has 7 neighbors: Anoka County, Chisago County, Dakota County, Ramsey County, Pierce County, Polk County and Saint Croix County.
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The largest city of Washington County is Cottage Grove with a population of 38,170. Other cities include, Oakdale population 27,773, Forest Lake population 21,285, Hugo population 15,452 and Lake Elmo population 9,280. See all Washington County cities & populated places.
Washington County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove | 38,170 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Oakdale | 27,773 | City in Stanislaus County, California, United States |
| Forest Lake | 21,285 | City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States |
| Hugo | 15,452 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Lake Elmo | 9,280 | City in Washington County, Minnesota |
| Mahtomedi | 8,276 | City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Saint Paul Park | 5,349 | Park in the Town of Kensington, Maryland, the United States |
| Oak Park Heights | 4,973 | City in Washington County, Minnesota |
| Scandia | 4,168 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Grant | 4,147 | City in Washington County, Minnesota |
| Newport | 4,138 | City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States |
| Bayport | 3,789 | City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States |
| Afton | 3,036 | Town in Wyoming, United States |
| Stillwater | 2,035 | Urban township in Washington County, Minnesota, United States |
| Lakeland | 1,808 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Birchwood | 1,139 | Village in Washburn County, Wisconsin |
Weather
30°F
Partly Cloudy
10 to 15 mph WNW
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Washington County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Washington County increased by 10.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 238,136 | - | census |
| 2011 | 241,410 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 243,682 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 245,946 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 248,501 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 250,386 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 252,502 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 255,464 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 258,899 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 262,440 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 265,476 | 1.14% | estimation process |
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People born in Washington County (3)
People born in Washington County, including baseball player Lee DeMontreville, baseball player Pete Lohman, athlete Sean Graham, .
More notable people
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- Washington County, Utah county in southwestern Utah, United States with a population of 184,913 people.
- Washington County, Maryland county in Maryland, United States with a population of 151,146 people.
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- Washington County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 130,367 people.
- Washington County, Rhode Island county in Rhode Island, United States with a population of 125,746 people.
- Washington County, New York county in New York, United States with a population of 60,606 people.
- Washington County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 59,652 people.
- Washington County, Vermont county in Vermont, United States with a population of 58,328 people.
- Washington County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 53,695 people.
- Washington County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 52,222 people.
- Washington County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 42,837 people.
- Washington County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 35,771 people.
- Washington County, Maine county in Maine, United States with a population of 31,473 people.
- Washington County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 28,213 people.
- Washington County, Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 25,932 people.
- Washington County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 24,604 people.
- Washington County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 21,992 people.
- Washington County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 20,901 people.
- Washington County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 20,150 people.
- Washington County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 15,976 people.
- Washington County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 13,764 people.
- Washington County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 12,147 people.
- Washington County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 11,485 people.
- Washington County, Idaho county in Idaho, United States with a population of 10,194 people.
- Washington County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 5,427 people.
- Washington County, Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 4,875 people.
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Brooklyn Park | 79,574 | The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |