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Hennepin County

Minnesota · 1,116,200 residents · 554.006 sq mi
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Hennepin County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,711. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $141,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,116,200
+8%since 1990
from 1,032,431 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,015 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,864 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.9
+6%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.0M1.1M1.2M1.2M1.3M1990201020202024Hennepin County
20241.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,711
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,659 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,789
+56%since 1990
from $18,496 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.3%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $487 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.2%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.4% in 1990
33.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+7%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(923,267)
Black5.8%(60,012)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(12,470)
Asian2.9%(29,501)
Diversity Score26.8%(277,042)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(881,016)
Black8.8%(98,698)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(45,439)
Asian4.8%(53,229)
Diversity Score40%(446,419)
Diversity Score
40
+49%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 31.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.6%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 88.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
−34%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hennepin County, Minnesota?

Hennepin County, Minnesota has about 1,116,200 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hennepin County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Hennepin County, Minnesota earns about $51,711 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hennepin County, Minnesota expensive?

In Hennepin County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $141,100, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Hennepin County, Minnesota?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hennepin County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hennepin County, Minnesota?

About 8.3% of people in Hennepin County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hennepin County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hennepin County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 83,769 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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