City · Minnesota
Woodbury, Minnesota
Woodbury, city, in Washington County, Minnesota. Woodbury had 81,558 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 75,102 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 78,305 (±34). GEOID 2771428.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
81,558
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 75,102 · ACS 2020-2024: 78,305 ±34
Median household income
$125,310
±$4,816 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$450,200
±$8,622 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,908
±$64 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Woodbury and what county is it in?
Woodbury is a city in Washington County, Minnesota. It covers 34.9 square miles of land, 2,152 residents per square mile in 2020.
Woodbury 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 Woodbury, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 81,558 people lived in Woodbury on July 1, 2025, up 8.6% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 75,102 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 78,305 (±34).
| Measure | Woodbury | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 78,305 ±34 | 276,238 | +8,399 |
| Households | 29,312 ±694 | 105,577 | +3,946 |
| Average household size | 2.66 ±0.06 | 2.58 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 29,990 ±603 | 109,307 | +4,030 |
Woodbury's population since 2000
From 46,463 in 2000 to 81,558 in 2025: up 75.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Woodbury 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 Woodbury?
The median resident of Woodbury is 38.0 years old; 25.8% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.6%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 13.5%. 14.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Woodbury | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 ±1.0 | 39.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.8% ±1.1 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.7% ±0.8 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±0.8 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.4% ±1.0 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.6% ±1.9 pts | 77.2% | −7.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.8% ±1.1 pts | 5.5% | +1.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 13.5% ±1.4 pts | 7.7% | +3.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.2% ±1.5 pts | 8.5% | +2.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.6% ±2.1 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±0.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
| With a disability | 8.9% ±1.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3% ±1.2 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.0% ±0.7 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 61.3% ±1.9 pts | 49.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.6% ±2.0 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.1% ±2.0 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±0.9 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 Woodbury earn?
Half of Woodbury's 29,312 households earn less than $125,310 a year (±$4,816), against $115,345 in Washington County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 the median was $133,578 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $8,268 after inflation. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Woodbury | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $125,310 ±$4,816 | $115,345 | −$8,268 |
| Mean household income | $159,434 ±$5,715 | $148,415 | – |
| Per capita income | $60,068 ±$2,334 | $56,954 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.3% ±1.5 pts | 5.1% | +2.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.2% ±2.6 pts | 5.0% | +3.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.7% ±0.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.4 pts | 97.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.0% ±0.5 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 Woodbury?
Owners occupy 77.6% of Woodbury's occupied homes and renters 22.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $450,200 by its owner (±$8,622). The median renter pays $1,908 a month including utilities, and 38.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Woodbury | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $450,200 ±$8,622 | $422,000 | +$52,686 |
| Median gross rent | $1,908 ±$64 | $1,710 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.7% ±6.1 pts | 41.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,412 ±$81 | $2,275 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.6% ±2.0 pts | 81.3% | −3.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.4% ±2.0 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Housing units | 29,990 ±603 | 109,307 | +4,030 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% ±3.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.5% ±1.9 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.7% ±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.4% ±1.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.3% ±0.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% ±0.7 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 Woodbury building?
Builders took permits for 774 new housing units in Woodbury in 2025 (285 in single-family houses), 9.5 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 Woodbury work and get to work?
60.6% of Woodbury's workers drive alone and 27.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Woodbury | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.6% ±1.6 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±1.0 pts | 3.4% | +1.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 60.6% ±2.9 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±1.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 27.4% ±2.3 pts | 23.6% | +20.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.9 min ±0.9 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
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 Woodbury?
15 census tracts lie mostly in Woodbury (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $80,318 (Tract 710.01) to $215,250 (Tract 710.16).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 710.19Washington County | 16,359 | $183,050 |
| Tract 710.21Washington County | 5,959 | $86,930 |
| Tract 710.13Washington County | 5,392 | $118,920 |
| Tract 710.01Washington County | 5,252 | $80,318 |
| Tract 710.10Washington County | 5,201 | $126,604 |
| Tract 710.12Washington County | 5,097 | $89,398 |
| Tract 710.06Washington County | 4,762 | $110,873 |
| Tract 710.20Washington County | 4,630 | $158,469 |
| Tract 710.25Washington County | 4,627 | $121,452 |
| Tract 710.16Washington County | 4,264 | $215,250 |
| Tract 710.23Washington County | 4,260 | $143,220 |
| Tract 710.14Washington County | 4,218 | $161,447 |
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 Woodbury) · Census block assignment files
How does Woodbury compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Woodbury is the 457th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 7th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Woodbury ranks 72nd 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 | 7th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 47th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 55th | 562 |
| Median household income | 72nd | 558 |
| Per capita income | 60th | 562 |
| Median home value | 77th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 19th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 332nd | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30th | 559 |
| Median age | 417th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 343rd | 561 |
| Work from home | 29th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 275th | 562 |
Woodbury's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Woodbury 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 Woodbury?
6 of the 57 figures for Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury.