Census tract · Hennepin County
Census Tract 270.02, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Census Tract 270.02, GEOID 27053027002, in Hennepin County, Minnesota, mostly within Independence (73% of its census blocks). 5,395 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±271); the 2020 Census counted 5,498.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,395
±271 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,498
Median household income
$133,418
±$12,420 (90% margin)
Hennepin County: $97,653
Median home value
$506,000
±$65,689 (90% margin)
Hennepin County: $392,900
Median gross rent
$1,193
±$62 (90% margin)
Hennepin County: $1,487
Where is Census Tract 270.02?
Census Tract 270.02 is one of 329 census tracts in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It covers 33.50 square miles of land, 164 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 27053027002, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Independence | 73% |
| Maple Plain | 27% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 270.02: Tract 270.01 ($150,206), Tract 271.01 ($216,042), Tract 272.04 ($199,300), Tract 277.01 ($161,195), Tract 1010.01 in Wright County ($129,000) and Tract 1010.02 in Wright County ($100,185). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 270.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 270.02's population at 5,395 (±271) in 2,047 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,498 residents and 2,132 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 270.02 | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,395 ±271 | 3,694 |
| Households | 2,047 ±149 | 1,321 |
| Average household size | 2.59 ±0.14 | 2.77 |
| Housing units | 2,192 ±147 | 1,408 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 270.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 270.02 is 42.0 years old; 28.3% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.4%. 2.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 270.02 | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 ±5.0 | 44.7 |
| Under 18 years | 28.3% ±2.6 pts | 31.4% |
| 65 years and over | 20.4% ±2.8 pts | 20.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% ±2.2 pts | 2.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.7% ±3.8 pts | 91.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±2.0 pts | 4.1% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8% ±1.7 pts | 2.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.8% ±1.6 pts | 1.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0% ±1.7 pts | 4.7% |
| With a disability | 10.5% ±2.8 pts | 9.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5% ±1.3 pts | 0.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.2% ±1.3 pts | 97.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 57.2% ±5.7 pts | 66.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 22.1% ±5.5 pts | 28.5% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.6% ±5.3 pts | 91.9% |
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 Census Tract 270.02 earn?
Half of the 2,047 households in Census Tract 270.02 earn less than $133,418 a year (±$12,420), against $97,653 across Hennepin County: 77th highest of the county's 324 tracts with a reliable estimate. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 270.02 | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $133,418 ±$12,420 | $186,597 |
| Mean household income | $189,622 ±$23,914 | $235,190 |
| Per capita income | $72,382 ±$9,004 | $84,436 |
| People below the poverty line | 1.9% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% ±2.8 pts | 95.1% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.9% ±3.2 pts | 90.2% |
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 Census Tract 270.02?
Owners occupy 81.7% of Census Tract 270.02's occupied homes and renters 18.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $506,000 by its owner (±$65,689). The median renter pays $1,193 a month including utilities, and 40.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 270.02 | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $506,000 ±$65,689 | $663,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,193 ±$62 | $3,469 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.3% ±16.0 pts | 64.4% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,690 ±$228 | $3,134 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.7% ±4.1 pts | 92.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.3% ±4.1 pts | 7.9% |
| Housing units | 2,192 ±147 | 1,408 |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.8% ±4.0 pts | 95.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.0% ±3.3 pts | 6.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.6% ±4.1 pts | 12.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.7% ±3.1 pts | 9.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% ±3.8 pts | 5.6% |
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 do people in Census Tract 270.02 get to work?
57.5% of Census Tract 270.02's workers drive alone and 28.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.5 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 270.02 | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.0% ±3.9 pts | 70.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 0.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 57.5% ±8.1 pts | 48.3% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% ±4.5 pts | 9.2% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 1.3% |
| Worked from home | 28.9% ±6.6 pts | 36.1% |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.5 min ±1.8 | 24.6 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
How does Census Tract 270.02 compare with the other tracts in Hennepin County?
Among Hennepin County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 270.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Hennepin County |
|---|---|
| Population | 40th of 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 327th of 329 |
| Median household income | 77th of 324 |
| Per capita income | 84th of 326 |
| Median home value | 66th of 322 |
| Median gross rent | 253rd of 295 |
| Poverty rate | 194th of 198 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 149th of 326 |
| Median age | 99th of 328 |
| Owner-occupied share | 105th of 322 |
The tracts next to it on Hennepin County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 229.02 | 74th | $133,750±$37,263 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 262.06 | 75th | $133,542±$31,750 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 271.02 | 76th | $133,423±$31,559 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 270.02 | 77th | $133,418±$12,420 |
| Tract 242 | 78th | $132,917±$16,283 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1012 | 79th | $132,824±$16,998 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 263.02 | 80th | $132,143±$46,802 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 270.02?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 270.02 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections