U.S. County · Profile

Hennepin County

1.3MTotal Population
2,264Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+12.77%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Hennepin County has a population of 1,258,713 as of 2023. It is located in Minnesota.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Hennepin County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):7.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White69.0%868,512
Black or African American13.3%167,409
Asian7.1%89,369
Hispanic or Latino7.1%89,369
Two or More Races6.6%83,075
Some Other Race3.4%42,796
American Indian/Alaska Native0.6%7,552
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Hennepin County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$92,595
24.2% above national average
Per Capita Income
$55,199
44.0% above national average
Poverty Rate
9.8%
14.8% below national average
Median Age
37.2 years

Income & Poverty

$92,595Median Household Income
$55,199Per Capita Income
9.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$92,595$130,586
Families$126,404$166,715
Married-couple Families$126,404$141,572
Nonfamily Households$59,179$63,913

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Hennepin County, Minnesota.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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