CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 256.05
Minnesota · Hennepin County · 3,640 residents · 1.446 sq mi
Notable rankings
#101highest foreign-born in MN22.5%#164lowest low poverty in MN2.6%#237highest broadband in MN97.0%#297highest per-capita income in MN$58,287TRACT SHAPE · Hennepin County, MN
The short version
Census Tract 256.05 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,818. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $376,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% 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
3,640
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,656 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,517 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,528 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+1%since 2020
from 40.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,818
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,417 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,287
+31%since 2020
from $44,513 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+8%since 2020
from 0.433 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.5%
Information16.5%
Finance & insurance8.6%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
Other services6.4%
Public administration4.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$376,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $273,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,362
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,197 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+15%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(2,584)
Black13.5%(495)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(300)
Asian6.8%(248)
Other0.8%(29)
Diversity Score58.8%(2,151)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(2,628)
Black12%(438)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(238)
Asian5.3%(192)
Other4%(144)
Diversity Score57%(2,073)
Diversity Score
57
−3%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
54.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.7 min
+9%since 2020
from 19.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
Female
47.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
Foreign born
22.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% 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 3,640 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 $81,818 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 $376,300, and the typical rent is about $1,362 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 54.5% 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 2.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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