Hennepin County, Minnesota Demographics 2026
Hennepin County, Minnesota has a population of 1,269,496, the 1st most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $97,653 and the median home value is $392,900. The poverty rate is 10.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Hennepin County Quick Facts
How Hennepin County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,268,903 | 1,269,496 | +0.0% |
| Median household income | $96,339 | $97,653 | +1.4% |
| Median home value | $376,500 | $392,900 | +4.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Hennepin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 427,246 | $80,846 | 16.0% | $362,200 |
| Bloomington | 88,665 | $93,211 | 9.2% | $361,700 |
| Brooklyn Park | 83,876 | $89,891 | 9.5% | $336,200 |
| Plymouth | 79,220 | $136,534 | 4.3% | $491,200 |
| Maple Grove | 71,173 | $132,731 | 4.0% | $418,300 |
| Eden Prairie | 63,051 | $130,489 | 4.6% | $473,900 |
| Edina | 53,262 | $128,767 | 4.7% | $646,300 |
| Minnetonka | 53,064 | $119,517 | 5.9% | $475,800 |
| St. Louis Park | 49,594 | $101,648 | 6.9% | $386,800 |
| Richfield | 36,642 | $85,132 | 8.2% | $344,000 |
| Brooklyn Center | 32,479 | $72,535 | 12.3% | $274,300 |
| Chanhassen | 26,006 | $143,651 | 2.9% | $566,300 |
| Champlin | 23,294 | $116,102 | 7.2% | $358,700 |
| Crystal | 22,476 | $92,513 | 8.2% | $296,100 |
| Golden Valley | 21,725 | $108,772 | 9.1% | $431,400 |
| New Hope | 21,181 | $77,662 | 10.8% | $337,000 |
| Hopkins | 18,819 | $75,234 | 12.1% | $375,600 |
| Robbinsdale | 14,234 | $88,252 | 11.5% | $295,600 |
| Rogers | 13,685 | $158,750 | 1.9% | $459,700 |
| St. Anthony (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) | 9,671 | $97,363 | 6.9% | $387,500 |
| Mound | 9,107 | $86,675 | 8.8% | $370,800 |
| Dayton | 9,095 | $148,947 | 3.0% | $511,300 |
| Minnetrista | 8,708 | $163,051 | 8.8% | $658,300 |
| Orono | 8,195 | $173,527 | 6.2% | $1,004,500 |
| Shorewood | 7,647 | $171,063 | 5.2% | $703,200 |
| Corcoran | 7,302 | $133,423 | 3.5% | $569,400 |
| Medina | 6,968 | $230,859 | 10.3% | $736,700 |
| Rockford | 4,597 | $94,162 | 4.8% | $329,200 |
| Wayzata | 4,354 | $131,614 | 5.8% | $1,153,400 |
| Deephaven | 3,793 | $197,679 | 1.7% | $935,900 |
| Independence | 3,694 | $186,597 | 1.1% | $663,400 |
| Hanover | 3,626 | $156,536 | 0.6% | $447,900 |
| Greenfield | 2,894 | $153,750 | 1.2% | $567,700 |
| Osseo | 2,584 | $62,119 | 10.0% | $306,500 |
| Excelsior | 2,570 | $103,068 | 10.0% | $909,200 |
| St. Bonifacius | 1,997 | $109,922 | 2.2% | $355,800 |
| Spring Park | 1,896 | $48,315 | 9.0% | $661,600 |
| Long Lake | 1,728 | $109,063 | 5.5% | $422,600 |
| Maple Plain | 1,701 | $93,750 | 3.7% | $359,900 |
| Tonka Bay | 1,270 | $156,458 | 3.5% | $917,100 |
| Loretto | 784 | $114,167 | 7.4% | $361,500 |
| Greenwood | 699 | $215,278 | 8.8% | $1,240,400 |
| Medicine Lake | 596 | $183,750 | 2.7% | $1,083,300 |
| Woodland | 477 | $190,000 | 3.4% | $1,185,300 |
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Population Overview
Hennepin County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 1,269,496. It is the 1st most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 44 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hennepin County is 37.6 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Hennepin County is $97,653. This is 10% higher than the state median of $89,062. It is also 21% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $392,900. Housing costs are 19% higher than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 72.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Hennepin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (13.3% vs 7.0%).
Education
54.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Hennepin County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 37% higher than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.1%. Notably, 20.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Hennepin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hennepin County, Minnesota?
Hennepin County has a population of 1,269,496, making it the 1st most populous county in Minnesota.
What is the median income in Hennepin County?
The median household income in Hennepin County is $97,653 with a poverty rate of 10.0%.
How many cities are in Hennepin County, Minnesota?
Hennepin County contains 44 Census-designated places.