CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 246
Minnesota · Hennepin County · 4,038 residents · 0.736 sq mi
Notable rankings
#149highest foreign-born in MN19.8%#226highest density in MN5,486/sq mi#257highest high poverty in MN15.2%#378lowest short commute in MN19.3 minTRACT SHAPE · Hennepin County, MN
The short version
Census Tract 246 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $336,300.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% 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
4,038
−1%since 2020
from 4,097 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,486 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 5,567 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+6%since 2020
from 36.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$84,167
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $73,527 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,081
+16%since 2020
from $41,293 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+10%since 2020
from 0.407 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.6%
Public administration13.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
Retail trade8.5%
Information7.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Wholesale trade0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$336,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $230,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,121
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $889 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+27%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(2,568)
Black19.6%(804)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(460)
Asian1.7%(70)
Other4.8%(195)
Diversity Score69.2%(2,834)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(2,272)
Black20.5%(828)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(522)
Asian7.3%(293)
Other3%(123)
Diversity Score77.3%(3,122)
Diversity Score
77
+12%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.3 min
−16%since 2020
from 22.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Female
51.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Foreign born
19.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% 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 4,038 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 $84,167 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 $336,300, and the typical rent is about $1,121 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.6% 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 15.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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