County record · fips 27163 · Minnesota
WashingtonMN
Democratic ×5 since 2008all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
D+9.1
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
17–23
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
30/40
75% of its elections
Closest election
2012
D+0.8
this countyMinnesotanational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election
The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +79.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | +54.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -52.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -43.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +42.3 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
276,238
College (BA+)
49%
Median income
$115,345
2024 dollars
Non-white
23%
Rural
13%
Age 65+
17%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Anoka, MN · Chisago, MN · Dakota, MN · Ramsey, MN · Pierce, WI · Polk, WI · St. Croix, WI