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Hennepin County, Minnesota
Hennepin County, Minnesota. Hennepin County had 1,284,784 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than Minnesota (+2.2%). It holds 45 places (45 cities, villages and boroughs) and 329 census tracts. GEOID 27053.
Hennepin County is one of the 15 counties of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,284,784
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,281,565 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,269,496
Median household income
$97,653
±$1,190 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$392,900
±$2,254 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,487
±$14 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
How many people live in Hennepin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,281,565 residents in Hennepin County. The Census Bureau estimates 1,284,784 for July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 1,269,496 over 554 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hennepin County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,269,496 | 5,739,445 | +23,659 |
| Households | 539,493±1,860 | 2,307,955 | +31,463 |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.01 | 2.43 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 571,527±186 | 2,545,030 | +37,647 |
Hennepin County's population since 2000
From 1,116,200 in 2000 to 1,284,784 in 2025: up 15.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hennepin County?
Hennepin County holds 45 places: 45 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Minneapolis with 430,324 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Minneapolis | 429,954 | $80,846 |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 89,987 | $93,211 |
| Brooklyn Park | 86,478 | $89,891 |
| Plymouth | 81,026 | $136,534 |
| Maple Grove | 70,253 | $132,731 |
| Eden Prairie | 64,198 | $130,489 |
| Minnetonka | 53,781 | $119,517 |
| Edina | 53,494 | $128,767 |
| St. Louis Park | 50,010 | $101,648 |
| Richfield | 36,994 | $85,132 |
| Brooklyn Center | 33,782 | $72,535 |
| Champlin | 23,919 | $116,102 |
| Crystal | 23,330 | $92,513 |
| Golden Valley | 22,552 | $108,772 |
| New Hope | 21,986 | $77,662 |
| Hopkins | 19,079 | $75,234 |
| Robbinsdale | 14,646 | $88,252 |
| Rogers | 13,295 | $158,750 |
| Mound | 9,398 | $86,675 |
| Orono | 8,315 | $173,527 |
| Minnetrista | 8,262 | $163,051 |
| Shorewood | 7,783 | $171,063 |
| Dayton | 7,262 | $148,947 |
| Medina | 6,837 | $230,859 |
| Corcoran | 6,185 | $133,423 |
| St. Anthony (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) | 9,257 | $97,363 |
| Wayzata | 4,434 | $131,614 |
| Deephaven | 3,899 | $197,679 |
| Independence | 3,755 | $186,597 |
| Greenfield | 2,903 | $153,750 |
| Osseo | 2,688 | $62,119 |
| Excelsior | 2,355 | $103,068 |
| St. Bonifacius | 2,307 | $109,922 |
| Maple Plain | 1,743 | $93,750 |
| Long Lake | 1,741 | $109,063 |
| Spring Park | 1,734 | $48,315 |
| Tonka Bay | 1,442 | $156,458 |
| Greenwood | 726 | $215,278 |
| Hanover | 3,548 | $156,536 |
| Loretto | 646 | $114,167 |
| Village of Minnetonka BeachGEOID 2767130 | – | $250,000 or more |
| Rockford | 4,500 | $94,162 |
| WoodlandGEOID 2771500 | 384 | $190,000 |
| Medicine Lake | 337 | $183,750 |
| Chanhassen | 25,947 | $143,651 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hennepin County?
The median resident of Hennepin County is 37.6 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 15.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.3%. 13.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hennepin County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6±0.1 | 38.8 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 21.6% | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.6%±0.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.8% | 6.4% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.2%±0.1 pts | 75.9% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.3%±0.2 pts | 6.9% | +0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.0%±0.1 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.6%±0.3 pts | 8.7% | −0.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.2%±0.4 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5%±0.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 10.5%±0.3 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5%±0.2 pts | 4.7% | −0.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1%±0.2 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 54.1%±0.5 pts | 39.4% | +4.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.3%±0.4 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hennepin County earn?
Half of Hennepin County's 539,493 households earn less than $97,653 a year (±$1,190), against $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $96,200 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hennepin County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,653±$1,190 | $89,062 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $138,433±$1,439 | $118,304 | – |
| Per capita income | $59,401±$663 | $48,237 | +$3,075 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.0%±0.4 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.9%±1.0 pts | 10.3% | −2.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1%±0.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8%±0.3 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hennepin County?
Owners occupy 62.7% of Hennepin County's occupied homes and renters 37.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $392,900 by its owner (±$2,254). The median renter pays $1,487 a month including utilities, and 38.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hennepin County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $392,900±$2,254 | $329,300 | +$52,121 |
| Median gross rent | $1,487±$14 | $1,280 | +$90 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.2%±0.9 pts | 38.4% | +2.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,255±$15 | $1,947 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.7%±0.4 pts | 72.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 571,527±186 | 2,545,030 | +37,647 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9%±0.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.0%±0.4 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.6%±0.3 pts | 15.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hennepin County building?
Builders took permits for 3,491 new housing units across Hennepin County in 2025 (1,523 single-family), 2.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hennepin County get to work?
60.0% of Hennepin County's workers drive alone and 25.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Hennepin County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.2%±0.3 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±0.2 pts | 4.1% | +0.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 60.0%±0.5 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2%±0.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.5%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.8%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.2%±0.4 pts | 17.6% | +19.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.9 min±0.2 | 22.7 min | −1.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Hennepin County's census tracts?
Hennepin County is divided into 329 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,125 (Tract 1048.01) to $250,000 or more (Tract 239.02).
All 329 census tracts of Hennepin County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hennepin County compare with Minnesota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 87 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 47th of 87 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 87 |
| Median household income | 9th of 87 |
| Median home value | 4th of 87 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 87 |
| Poverty rate | 48th of 87 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1st of 87 |
| Median age | 73rd of 87 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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