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Hopkins

Minnesota · 17,591 residents · 4.064 sq mi
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Hopkins has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,828. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $227,300. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,591
+3%since 2000
from 17,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,328 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 4,219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
+1%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K19K19K1990201020202024Hopkins
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,828
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,203 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,388
+10%since 2000
from $26,759 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $710 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
60.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+51%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(13,755)
Black5.1%(874)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(949)
Asian5.9%(1,008)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.8%(6,483)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(11,721)
Black13.2%(2,324)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(1,390)
Asian8.4%(1,483)
Other6%(1,049)
Diversity Score67.7%(11,907)
Diversity Score
68
+79%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.2%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hopkins, Minnesota?

Hopkins, Minnesota has about 17,591 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hopkins, Minnesota?

The typical household in Hopkins, Minnesota earns about $46,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hopkins, Minnesota expensive?

In Hopkins, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $227,300, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Hopkins, Minnesota?

About 39.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hopkins, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hopkins, Minnesota?

About 11.1% of people in Hopkins, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hopkins, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hopkins, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,057 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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