Woodbury, MN Demographics

A map of Woodbury's Population by Race

Woodbury, Minnesota has an estimated population of 78,305, an increase from the 75,102 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.6% White, 13.5% Asian, 7.8% Black, 5.4% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woodbury, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Woodbury has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Woodbury, that probability was 47.0% in 2020 and 50.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Woodbury is ranked the 8th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Woodbury was ranked the 8th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Woodbury's White Population

53,691 residents of Woodbury, or 68.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woodbury is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Woodbury ranks 813th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodbury's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Woodbury's population has decreased from 71.2% to 68.6%.

Woodbury is more White than neighboring Landfall (36% White), Newport (65.1% White), and Oakdale (67.1% White). Woodbury is less White than neighboring Cottage Grove (73.6% White), and Lake Elmo (86.8% White).

Woodbury's Black Population

6,125 residents of Woodbury, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woodbury is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Woodbury ranks 50th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodbury's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. Black residents' share of Woodbury's population has increased from 7.3% to 7.8%.

Woodbury is more Black than neighboring Landfall (0% Black), Cottage Grove (6.1% Black), and Lake Elmo (2.3% Black). Woodbury is less Black than neighboring Newport (9.4% Black), and Oakdale (9.5% Black).

Woodbury's Asian Population

10,551 residents of Woodbury, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woodbury is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Woodbury ranks 16th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodbury's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.3%. Asian residents' share of Woodbury's population has increased from 11.4% to 13.5%.

Woodbury is more Asian than neighboring Landfall (10.1% Asian), Newport (9.7% Asian), Cottage Grove (7.3% Asian), Lake Elmo (3.2% Asian), and Oakdale (12.9% Asian).

Woodbury's Hispanic Population

4,247 residents of Woodbury, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woodbury is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Woodbury ranks 254th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodbury's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Woodbury's population has increased from 4.8% to 5.4%.

Woodbury is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Elmo (2.8% Hispanic). Woodbury is less Hispanic than neighboring Landfall (49.2% Hispanic), Newport (10.3% Hispanic), and Cottage Grove (7.6% Hispanic).

Woodbury's Native American/Other Population

717 residents of Woodbury, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Woodbury is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Woodbury ranks 479th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodbury's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 57.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Woodbury's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Woodbury is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newport (0% Native American/Other), Cottage Grove (0.4% Native American/Other), and Oakdale (0.8% Native American/Other). Woodbury is less Native American/Other than neighboring Landfall (1.4% Native American/Other), and Lake Elmo (1.1% Native American/Other).

Woodbury's Multiracial Population

2,974 residents of Woodbury, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woodbury is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Woodbury ranks 221st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodbury's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Woodbury's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.8%.

Woodbury is more Multiracial than neighboring Landfall (3.4% Multiracial). Woodbury is less Multiracial than neighboring Newport (5.5% Multiracial), Cottage Grove (5% Multiracial), Lake Elmo (3.9% Multiracial), and Oakdale (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.