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Hennepin County

Minnesota · 1,281,565 residents · 554.006 sq mi
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Hennepin County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,169. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% 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 $292,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,281,565
+15%since 2000
from 1,116,200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,313 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 2,015 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+5%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.0M1.1M1.2M1.2M1.3M1990201020202024Hennepin County
20241.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,169
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,711 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,618
+65%since 2000
from $28,789 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,176
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
39.9% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+32%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(881,016)
Black8.8%(98,698)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(45,439)
Asian4.8%(53,229)
Other0%
Diversity Score40%(446,419)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(840,845)
Black13.2%(169,603)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(98,250)
Asian7.6%(97,348)
Other5%(64,165)
Diversity Score66.2%(848,325)
Segregation Score40.2%(514,743)
Diversity Score
66
+66%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.8%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hennepin County, Minnesota?

Hennepin County, Minnesota has about 1,281,565 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hennepin County, Minnesota earns about $81,169 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 $292,100, and the typical rent is about $1,176 a month.

How educated are people in Hennepin County, Minnesota?

About 51.0% 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 10.2% 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 249,134 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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