City · Minnesota
Stillwater, Minnesota
Stillwater, city, in Washington County, Minnesota. Stillwater had 19,354 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 19,394 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 19,355 (±35). GEOID 2762824.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,354
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,394 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,355 ±35
Median household income
$105,853
±$8,686 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$414,200
±$14,244 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,622
±$246 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Stillwater and what county is it in?
Stillwater is a city in Washington County, Minnesota. It covers 8.0 square miles of land, 2,409 residents per square mile in 2020.
Stillwater is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Stillwater, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 19,354 people lived in Stillwater on July 1, 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 19,394 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 19,355 (±35).
| Measure | Stillwater | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,355 ±35 | 276,238 | no clear change |
| Households | 8,078 ±255 | 105,577 | +587 |
| Average household size | 2.35 ±0.07 | 2.58 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 8,545 ±342 | 109,307 | +604 |
Stillwater's population since 2000
From 15,143 in 2000 to 19,354 in 2025: up 27.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Stillwater as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Stillwater?
The median resident of Stillwater is 42.5 years old; 21.1% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.8%. 4.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Stillwater | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 ±2.8 | 39.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.1% ±1.8 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8% ±2.2 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 50.7% ±2.6 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.8% ±2.0 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.7% ±2.8 pts | 77.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.5 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.9% ±1.9 pts | 8.5% | +2.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.0% ±3.3 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7% ±1.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
| With a disability | 10.5% ±1.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.3% ±0.7 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.2% ±1.1 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.0% ±3.6 pts | 49.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.2% ±2.1 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.0% ±3.3 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Stillwater earn?
Half of Stillwater's 8,078 households earn less than $105,853 a year (±$8,686), against $115,345 in Washington County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $112,424 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stillwater | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $105,853 ±$8,686 | $115,345 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $138,951 ±$10,860 | $148,415 | – |
| Per capita income | $57,943 ±$4,799 | $56,954 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.3% ±2.4 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.2% ±5.5 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.3% ±1.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% ±0.7 pts | 97.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.4% ±2.4 pts | 94.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Stillwater?
Owners occupy 76.7% of Stillwater's occupied homes and renters 23.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $414,200 by its owner (±$14,244). The median renter pays $1,622 a month including utilities, and 33.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stillwater | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $414,200 ±$14,244 | $422,000 | +$55,576 |
| Median gross rent | $1,622 ±$246 | $1,710 | +$374 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.6% ±9.2 pts | 41.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,148 ±$81 | $2,275 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.7% ±4.2 pts | 81.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.3% ±4.2 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Housing units | 8,545 ±342 | 109,307 | +604 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.5% ±7.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.1% ±3.6 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±0.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.9% ±1.7 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.8% ±3.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Stillwater building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Stillwater in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Stillwater work and get to work?
67.8% of Stillwater's workers drive alone and 21.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Stillwater | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.6% ±3.4 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±1.2 pts | 3.4% | +1.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 67.8% ±3.5 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8% ±2.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.9% ±3.4 pts | 23.6% | +15.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.1 min ±1.9 | 24.0 min | −5.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Stillwater?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Stillwater, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $64,569 (Tract 706.03) to $122,946 (Tract 705.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 705.02Washington County | 4,736 | $102,222 |
| Tract 706.04Washington County | 4,312 | $96,964 |
| Tract 705.01Washington County | 3,293 | $122,946 |
| Tract 706.02Washington County | 2,870 | $108,689 |
| Tract 706.03Washington County | 2,174 | $64,569 |
| Tract 704.04Washington County | 3,697 | $158,036 |
| Tract 707.03Washington County | 3,152 | $98,618 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Stillwater) · Census block assignment files
How does Stillwater compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Stillwater is the 1,995th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 64th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Stillwater ranks 164th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 64th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 371st | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 43rd | 562 |
| Median household income | 164th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 76th | 562 |
| Median home value | 111th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 73rd | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 245th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60th | 559 |
| Median age | 235th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 354th | 561 |
| Work from home | 73rd | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 413th | 562 |
Stillwater's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Stillwater with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Stillwater?
8 of the 57 figures for Stillwater on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Stillwater are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Stillwater.