Woodbury, Minnesota Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Woodbury, MN Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Woodbury | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,283 | 5,724,000 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2191.5 | 65.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.02% | 0.64% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.2 | 37.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 29,302 | 2,299,361 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Woodbury grew by 42.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 78,283 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Woodbury is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 23.3% of residents. That is 1.4 points above Minnesota as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 15,552 19.9% -1.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 18,215 23.3% +1.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 17,217 22.0% +2.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 10,263 13.1% -3.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Minnesota, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.4% of the people living in Woodbury and men 49.6%.
- Women 50.4% Minnesota 50.0%
- Men 49.6% Minnesota 50.0%
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Economy
Woodbury has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Woodbury | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $125,468 | $89,852 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.59% | 4.43% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Woodbury is about 40% higher than in Minnesota.
Housing
| Metric | Woodbury | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $624,998 | $236,718 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,907 | $1,280 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.6% | 72.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Woodbury is about 27.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,907 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Woodbury spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 189 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Woodbury | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.7 | 20.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.5 | 40.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 189 | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,874 | $5,249 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 27.4% | 17.6% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,105 | 7,066 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,260 | 854 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Woodbury is 23 minutes, longer than the 20 minutes in Minnesota.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Woodbury has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Woodbury | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.7% | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | 2.43 | 2.53 |
Health
Woodbury has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Woodbury | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.5 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 7.4% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.8% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Woodbury, MN Compared With Nearby Cities
How Woodbury, MN compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury, MN | 78,283 | $125,468 #1/3 | $624,998 #1/3 | 22.7 min #2/3 |
| Cottage Grove, MN | 39,611 | $122,606 | $27,500 | 23.4 min |
| Oakdale, MN | 29,256 | $93,714 | $209,450 | 21.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Woodbury, Minnesota.
How many people live in Woodbury, Minnesota?
About 78,283 people live in Woodbury, Minnesota, in 29,302 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 36.2, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Woodbury, Minnesota urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Woodbury, Minnesota has 2,191 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 25 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Woodbury, Minnesota?
The median home costs 5.0 times the median household income ($624,998 against $125,468), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,907 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Woodbury, Minnesota?
Unemployment in Woodbury, Minnesota is only 3.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Woodbury, Minnesota?
59.7% of adults in Woodbury, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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