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 | |
| Median Household Income | $97,653 | +29.9% | #189 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.6 years | -3.3% | #2,652 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $392,900 | +39.4% | #308 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,487 | +27.9% | #256 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | -21.0% | #785 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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95.5% of residents in Hennepin County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.
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.