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Hiawatha

Minnesota · Minneapolis · 9,174 residents · 1.422 sq mi
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The short version

Hiawatha is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,872. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $357,191. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Hiawatha; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,174
Population density
6,451 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,872
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$57,706
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,191
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,479
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.2%
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(6,798)
Black9.2%(841)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(444)
Asian2.6%(240)
Other9.3%(851)
Diversity Score53.9%(4,941)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(6,798)
Black9.2%(841)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(444)
Asian2.6%(240)
Other9.3%(851)
Diversity Score53.9%(4,941)
Diversity Score
54
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Foreign born
6.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hiawatha, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

Hiawatha, Minneapolis, Minnesota has about 9,174 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hiawatha, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

The typical household in Hiawatha, Minneapolis, Minnesota earns about $99,872 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hiawatha, Minneapolis, Minnesota expensive?

In Hiawatha, Minneapolis, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $357,191, and the typical rent is about $1,479 a month.

How educated are people in Hiawatha, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

About 57.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hiawatha, Minneapolis, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hiawatha, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

About 6.0% of people in Hiawatha, Minneapolis, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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