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Woodbury, MN

Woodbury is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States, eight miles (13 km) east of Saint Paul along Interstate 94. It is part of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The population was 75,102 at the 2020 census, making it Minnesota's eighth most populous city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 35.56 square miles (92.10 km2), of which 34.73 square miles (89.95 km2) is land and 0.83 square miles (2.15 km2) is water. The city is bounded on the northern side by Interstate 94, the south by the plane of 60th Street South, the west by Century Avenue, and the east by Manning Avenue. The adjoining cities in these directions are, respectively, Oakdale, Landfall, Lake Elmo, Cottage Grove, Maplewood, Newport, and Afton.

Woodbury is composed of upland between the valleys of the Mississippi River and St. Croix River. Its northeast corner lies within the watershed of Valley Creek, one of the few remaining trout streams in the Twin Cities area. Valley Creek flows eastward to the St. Croix River at Afton. Woodbury also contains several small lakes, including Powers, Wilmes, Colby, Carver, and Battle Creek. Battle Creek Lake is the source of Battle Creek, which flows westward to the Mississippi River in Saint Paul.

At almost 36 square miles, Woodbury is a direct descendant of one of the congressional townships into which Minnesota Territory when the Native Americans of the United States ceded the territory and opened it to "settlement". Woodbury was originally named Red Rock but was renamed after Levi Woodbury, the first justice of the Supreme Court of the United States to attend law school after it was realized that another Red Rock Township existed in Minnesota. When first settled in 1844, the land was mostly wood, but it was converted to farmland. The township government was organized in 1858. One of the city's few surviving 19th-century farms, the Charles Spangenberg Farmstead, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Woodbury places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, providing residents with numerous opportunities to lead active and balanced lifestyles. Woodbury is home to several medical facilities, including Woodwinds Health Campus, providing quality healthcare services to residents. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Woodbury Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Basecamp Fitness Studio, Fitaholic Fitness, and Orangetheory Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Woodbury, such as the Prairie Ridge Park Loop and Carver Lake Bike Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Woodbury, MN are Tamarack Nature Preserve, M Health Fairview Sports Center, and Battle Creek Regional Park.

Population: 80,596 (2024). ZIP codes: 55125, 55129. Area code: 651. Elevation: 902 ft (275 m). Area: 35.72 sq mi (92.52 km2).

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Is Woodbury, MN a good place to live?

Woodbury is in Washington County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Woodbury offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Woodbury, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Woodbury and residents tend to lean conservative.

What is the race population in Woodbury, MN?

Woodbury, MN is home to a population of 74k people, of which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.6% of Woodbury, MN residents were born outside of the country (8.59k people). In 2021, there were 6.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.2k people) in Woodbury, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.82k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.55k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the poverty rate in Woodbury, MN?

In 2022, the median household income of Woodbury households was $125,097. Woodbury households made slightly more than Afton households ($124,159) and Dumont households ($124,063). However, 3.2% of Woodbury families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Woodbury

Woodwinds Health Campus

Woodbury Parks and Recreation Department

Basecamp Fitness Studio

Fitaholic Fitness 

Orangetheory Gym

Prairie Ridge Park Loop 

Carver Lake Bike Park

Tamarack Nature Preserve

M Health Fairview Sports Center

Battle Creek Regional Park

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DataUSA

Minnesota Demographics

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