Woodbury, MN

Census Place

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2024 Population
78,305
US Senator
Amy Klobuchar
Democratic(DFL) Party
US Senator
Tina Smith
Democratic(DFL) Party
2024 Median Age
38
0.264% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
5.27%
8.19% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$125,310
0.723% 1-year decline
2024 Median Property Value
$450,200
3.52% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
42,157
0.917% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Woodbury, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.7% of the residents in Woodbury, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Woodbury, MN are Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury (114 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Woodbury, MN was $450,200, and the homeownership rate was 77.6%.

Most people in Woodbury, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Woodbury, MN was 2 cars per household.

United StatesMinnesotaWashington County, MNMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WIWashington County (North)--Oakdale, Forest Lake, Stillwater & Hugo Cities PUMA, MNWashington County (South)--Woodbury & Cottage Grove Cities PUMA, MNRamsey County (Central & Far Southeast)--Maplewood, Roseville & North St. Paul Cities PUMA, MN

Population & Diversity

Woodbury, MN is home to a population of 78.3k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 14.1% of Woodbury, MN residents were born outside of the country (11.1k people).

In 2024, there were 5.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.7k people) in Woodbury, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.13k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.7%
2024 Citizenship
96.1%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.7% of Woodbury, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Woodbury, MN was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Woodbury, MN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    53.7k ± 1.52k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    10.6k ± 1.08k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.13k ± 834
5.42%
Hispanic Population
4.25k people

In 2024, there were 5.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.7k people) in Woodbury, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.13k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.42% of the people in Woodbury, MN are hispanic (4.25k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Woodbury, MN as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    58,764 ± 5,921 people
  2. Somalia
    36,253 ± 4,660 people
  3. India
    31,836 ± 4,368 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 58,764 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 36,253 and India with 31,836.

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Foreign-Born Population

14.1%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
11.1k people
12.7%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
9.78k people

As of 2024, 14.1% of Woodbury, MN residents (11.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Woodbury, MN was 12.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    962 ± 445
  2. Vietnam
    825 ± 162
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    225 ± 143

Woodbury, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Woodbury, MN employs 42.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Woodbury, MN were Health Care & Social Assistance (7,297 people), Manufacturing (6,749 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,837 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($157,588), Utilities ($103,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($100,679).

Employment

Occupations

42.2k
2024 Value
± 1,775
0.917%
1 Year growth
± 5.89%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Woodbury, MN grew at a rate of 0.917%, from 41.8k employees to 42.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Woodbury, MN, are Management Occupations (7,558 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (3,895 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,880 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Woodbury, MN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

42.2k
2024 Value
± 1,775
0.917%
1 Year growth
± 5.89%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Woodbury, MN grew at a rate of 0.917%, from 41.8k employees to 42.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Woodbury, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,297 people), Manufacturing (6,749 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,837 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Woodbury, MN, though some of these residents may live in Woodbury, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$81,972
Median earning men ± $4,109
$59,762
Median earning women ± $3,460

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($108,538), Manufacturing ($107,380), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($103,516).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($85,119), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,788), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($81,818).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.26%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Woodbury, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.
2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (50.9%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.738%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar
Senator from Minnesota1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.
Tina Smith
Senator from Minnesota2
Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Woodbury, MN awarded 114 degrees. The student population of Woodbury, MN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 55 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Woodbury, MN are White (55 and 48.2%), Black or African American (18 and 15.8%), Asian (17 and 14.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (15 and 13.2%).

The largest universities in Woodbury, MN by number of degrees awarded are Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury (114 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Woodbury, MN are Master Aesthetician (60 and 52.6%), General Cosmetology (38 and 33.3%), and Massage Therapy (15 and 13.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 56 students enrolled in Woodbury, MN, 1.79% men and 98.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 31 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Master Aesthetician
    60 degrees awarded
  2. Massage Therapy
    15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Woodbury, MN was Master Aesthetician with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Woodbury, MN according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
114 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury with 114 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 6 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Woodbury, MN, which is 0.0556 times less than the 108 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 55 degrees mean that there were 3.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 18 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Woodbury, MN was $450,200 in 2024, which is 1.35 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $434,900 to $450,200, a 3.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Woodbury, MN is 77.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Woodbury, MN have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Woodbury, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$450,200
Median Property Value 2024
±$8,622
$22,749
Median Property Taxes
±$1,004

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Woodbury, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Woodbury, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

77.6%
Homeownership
2024
68.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 77.6% of the housing units in Woodbury, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$125,310
Median Household Income
± $4,816
29.3k
Number of Households
± 1,409

In 2024, the median household income of the 29.3k households in Woodbury, MN declined from $125,310 from the previous year's value of $126,222.

The following chart displays the households in Woodbury, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Woodbury, MN is from Minnesota.
0.454
2023 Wage GINI in Minnesota
0.458
2022 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2023, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.78% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (60.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (27.4%)
  3. Carpooled (8.84%)

In 2024, 60.6% of workers in Woodbury, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (27.4%) and those who carpooled to work (8.84%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

23.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Woodbury, MN have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.22% of the workforce in Woodbury, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Woodbury, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Woodbury, MN have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.27% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Woodbury, MN (4.11k out of 78k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Woodbury, MN is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

95.7% of the population of Woodbury, MN has health coverage, with 66.1% on employee plans, 8.06% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.529% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1,134 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1287 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 278 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.31%
Uninsured
66.1%
Employer Coverage
8.06%
Medicaid
10.6%
Medicare
10.4%
Non-Group
0.529%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Woodbury, MN grew by 25.8% from 3.43% to 4.31%.

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