Hennepin County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 1,269,496 #34 / 3,222
99th
Median Household Income $97,653 +29.9% #189 / 3,222
94th
Median Age 37.6 years -3.3% #2,652 / 3,222
18th
Median Home Value $392,900 +39.4% #308 / 3,222
90th
Median Gross Rent $1,487 +27.9% #256 / 3,222
92th
Poverty Rate 10.0% -21.0% #785 / 3,222
76th

Demographics

Hennepin County has a population of 1,269,496, making it the #34 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

86.4%
Native Born
13.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Hennepin County is $97,653, ranking #189 out of 3,222 counties — 29.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.0% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.

Median Household Income
$97,653 +29.9% vs nat'l
Rank #189 of 3,222
94th percentile
Per Capita Income
$59,401 +44.0% vs nat'l
Rank #74 of 3,222
98th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.0% −21.0% vs nat'l
Rank #785 of 3,222
76th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.5% −14.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,685 of 3,222
48th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
54.1% +60.6% vs nat'l
Rank #60 of 3,222
98th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.1 min −12.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,131 of 3,222
34th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Hennepin County is $392,900 (+39.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,487/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.7%.

Median Home Value
$392,900 +39.4% vs nat'l
Rank #308 of 3,222
90th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,487 +27.9% vs nat'l
Rank #256 of 3,222
92th percentile
Homeownership Rate
62.7% −2.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,869 of 3,222
11th percentile
62.7% Homeownership

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Health

95.5% of residents in Hennepin County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.

95.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.5% +4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #433 of 3,222
87th percentile

About Hennepin County, Minnesota

Hennepin County, Minnesota has a total population of 1,269,496, making it the 34th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hennepin County is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hennepin County is $97,653, which ranks #189 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.

The median home value in Hennepin County is $392,900, 39.4% above the national median. Renters in Hennepin County pay a median gross rent of $1,487 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hennepin County, 54.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.1 min.

Hennepin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.8%).

All data for Hennepin County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.