East Twin Cities

Of the 264,818 citizens living in Washington County in 2021, 95.8% said they were only one race, while 4.2% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Washington County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 82.9% or 219,609 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 6.6% and totaled 17,375 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Washington County is 0.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Washington County.

	Estimated Total
White	219,609
Asian	17,375
African American	12,811
Multiracial	11,019
Some Other Race	3,197
American Indian or Alaska Native	669
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	138

Source: US Census Bureau