Census tract · Hennepin County
Census Tract 1259, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Census Tract 1259, GEOID 27053125900, in Hennepin County, Minnesota, entirely within Minneapolis. 4,804 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,181); the 2020 Census counted 4,904.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,804
±1,181 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,904
Median household income
$64,395
±$8,586 (90% margin)
Hennepin County: $97,653
Median home value
$326,400
±$69,434 (90% margin)
Hennepin County: $392,900
Median gross rent
$1,098
±$190 (90% margin)
Hennepin County: $1,487
Where is Census Tract 1259?
Census Tract 1259 is one of 329 census tracts in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It covers 0.41 square miles of land, 12,109 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 27053125900, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 100% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 1259: Tract 85 ($56,641), Tract 1060 ($30,236), Tract 1062 ($44,875), Tract 1075 ($95,216), Tract 1086 ($64,840), Tract 1087 ($91,028) and Tract 1258 ($45,417). 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 1259?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1259's population at 4,804 (±1,181) in 1,259 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,904 residents and 1,436 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1259 | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,804 ±1,181 | 427,246 |
| Households | 1,259 ±230 | 192,734 |
| Average household size | 3.79 ±0.52 | 2.12 |
| Housing units | 1,473 ±224 | 209,080 |
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 1259?
The median resident of Census Tract 1259 is 25.4 years old; 30.2% are under 18 and 4.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 43.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.9%. 34.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1259 | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.4 ±2.0 | 33.4 |
| Under 18 years | 30.2% ±6.1 pts | 18.8% |
| 65 years and over | 4.1% ±1.8 pts | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.9% ±14.2 pts | 10.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 14.7% ±6.9 pts | 58.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 43.9% ±10.7 pts | 18.5% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.8 pts | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 11.4% ±4.5 pts | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 6.0% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 34.9% ±5.9 pts | 13.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 68.3% ±12.6 pts | 20.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.0% ±2.1 pts | 3.4% |
| With a disability | 11.1% ±4.2 pts | 12.0% |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.5% ±7.2 pts | 5.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 67.7% ±13.6 pts | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.3% ±10.5 pts | 55.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.6% ±5.1 pts | 22.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.6% ±7.3 pts | 78.5% |
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 1259 earn?
Half of the 1,259 households in Census Tract 1259 earn less than $64,395 a year (±$8,586), against $97,653 across Hennepin County: 280th highest of the county's 324 tracts with a reliable estimate. 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 1259 | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,395 ±$8,586 | $80,846 |
| Mean household income | $69,892 ±$13,922 | $115,325 |
| Per capita income | $18,668 ±$2,920 | $52,692 |
| People below the poverty line | 32.5% ±14.1 pts | 16.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.2% ±21.1 pts | 17.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 43.8% ±9.4 pts | 12.5% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% ±3.4 pts | 96.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.5% ±7.7 pts | 90.8% |
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 1259?
Owners occupy 46.1% of Census Tract 1259's occupied homes and renters 53.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $326,400 by its owner (±$69,434). The median renter pays $1,098 a month including utilities, and 62.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1259 | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $326,400 ±$69,434 | $362,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,098 ±$190 | $1,371 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 62.0% ±18.9 pts | 38.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,135 ±$639 | $2,128 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 46.1% ±10.3 pts | 47.7% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 53.9% ±10.3 pts | 52.3% |
| Housing units | 1,473 ±224 | 209,080 |
| Single-family detached homes | 31.6% ±9.9 pts | 40.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±1.8 pts | 1.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.2% ±6.1 pts | 9.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 64.1% ±12.1 pts | 42.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 21.0% ±8.3 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 do people in Census Tract 1259 get to work?
51.3% of Census Tract 1259's workers drive alone and 14.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.8 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 1259 | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.6% ±11.2 pts | 73.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±3.4 pts | 5.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 51.3% ±14.3 pts | 51.9% |
| Carpooled | 12.1% ±10.6 pts | 5.9% |
| Public transportation | 12.8% ±6.6 pts | 6.8% |
| Walked | 7.3% ±5.3 pts | 5.8% |
| Worked from home | 14.9% ±9.3 pts | 26.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.8 min ±2.9 | 22.0 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 1259 compare with the other tracts in Hennepin County?
Among Hennepin County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1259 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Hennepin County | In Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 77th of 328 | 20th of 121 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd of 329 | 33rd of 121 |
| Median household income | 280th of 324 | 84th of 117 |
| Per capita income | 319th of 326 | 113th of 120 |
| Median home value | 229th of 322 | 68th of 116 |
| Median gross rent | 284th of 295 | 105th of 112 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 198 | 13th of 89 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 291st of 326 | 105th of 119 |
| Median age | 319th of 328 | 112th of 121 |
| Owner-occupied share | 247th of 322 | 67th of 116 |
The tracts next to it on Hennepin County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 223.02 | 277th | $64,500±$17,840 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1041 | 278th | $64,498±$11,149 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1002 | 279th | $64,448±$10,060 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1259 | 280th | $64,395±$8,586 |
| Tract 232.01 | 281st | $64,187±$3,992 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 204 | 282nd | $64,167±$16,978 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1009 | 283rd | $63,549±$8,196 · 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 1259?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 1259 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is 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