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Hopkins

Minnesota · 19,079 residents · 4.064 sq mi
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Hopkins has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,141. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $251,700. 48% 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: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,079
+11%since 2000
from 17,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,695 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 4,219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+4%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K19K19K1990201020202024Hopkins
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,141
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,203 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,081
+42%since 2000
from $26,759 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,074
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $710 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
64.8% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62%(11,833)
Black18.4%(3,509)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(1,457)
Asian5.8%(1,114)
Other2.6%(505)
Diversity Score67.5%(12,885)
Diversity Score
68
+79%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.2%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hopkins, Minnesota?

Hopkins, Minnesota has about 19,079 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hopkins, Minnesota?

The typical household in Hopkins, Minnesota earns about $59,141 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 $251,700, and the typical rent is about $1,074 a month.

How educated are people in Hopkins, Minnesota?

About 48.2% 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 2,545 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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