CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1255
Minnesota · Hennepin County · 3,889 residents · 1.544 sq mi
Notable rankings
#174highest foreign-born in MN19.0%#183lowest low broadband in MN84.9%#232highest high poverty in MN16.0%#292highest commute in MN26.8 minTRACT SHAPE · Hennepin County, MN
The short version
Census Tract 1255 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $308,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,889
−1%since 2020
from 3,924 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,519 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 2,541 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
+7%since 2020
from 36.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$77,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,770 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,307
+37%since 2020
from $29,429 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+15%since 2020
from 0.387 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.2%
Information11.2%
Retail trade10.5%
Public administration8.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$308,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $217,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,145
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $958 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+15%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(1,829)
Black20.6%(808)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(537)
Asian10.2%(401)
Other8.9%(349)
Diversity Score87.9%(3,450)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(1,422)
Black19.4%(756)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(998)
Asian10.7%(418)
Other7.6%(295)
Diversity Score93.2%(3,623)
Diversity Score
93
+6%since 2020
from 88 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.8 min
+17%since 2020
from 22.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Female
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Foreign born
19.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,889 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $77,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $308,200, and the typical rent is about $1,145 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 16.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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