Hennepin County, MN

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2021 Population

1.27M

1.19% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic
(DFL) Party

2021 Median Age

36.9

0.545% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.88%

2.63% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$85,438

5.26% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$309,200

5.85% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

704,717

1.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Hennepin County, MN had a population of 1.27M people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $85,438. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hennepin County, MN grew from 1.26M to 1.27M, a 1.19% increase and its median household income grew from $81,169 to $85,438, a 5.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hennepin County, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.18%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.17%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.72%).

None of the households in Hennepin County, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.8% of the residents in Hennepin County, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hennepin County, MN are Capella University (14,837 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (14,640 degrees), and Walden University (12,768 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Hennepin County, MN was $309,200, and the homeownership rate was 63.1%.

Most people in Hennepin County, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Hennepin County, MN was 2 cars per household.

Hennepin County, MN borders Anoka County, MN, Carver County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, and Wright County, MN.

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Population & Diversity

Hennepin County, MN is home to a population of 1.27M people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.8% of Hennepin County, MN residents were born outside of the country (175k people).

In 2021, there were 5.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (856k people) in Hennepin County, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 167k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 91.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.8%

2021 Citizenship

93.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.8% of Hennepin County, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hennepin County, MN was 93.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hennepin County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hennepin County, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
856k ± 1.58k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
167k ± 2.29k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
91.2k ± 1.15k

7.03%

Hispanic Population

89.3k people

7.03% of the people in Hennepin County, MN are hispanic (89.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hennepin County, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
55,478 ± 5,754 people
Somalia
39,298 ± 4,850 people
India
30,033 ± 4,243 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 55,478 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 39,298 and India with 30,033.

Foreign-Born Population

13.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

175k people

13.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

174k people

As of 2021, 13.8% of Hennepin County, MN residents (175k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hennepin County, MN was 13.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hennepin County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
17,754 ± 804
Gulf War (2001-)
8,994 ± 803
Gulf War (1990s)
5,566 ± 569

Hennepin County, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hennepin County, MN employs 705k people. The largest industries in Hennepin County, MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (104,452 people), Manufacturing (85,227 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (79,671 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($93,138), Utilities ($89,033), and Finance & Insurance ($84,843).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,287. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

705k

2021 Value

± 6,304

1.2%

1 Year growth

± 1.25%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hennepin County, MN grew at a rate of 1.2%, from 696k employees to 705k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hennepin County, MN, are Management Occupations (91,349 people), Sales & Related Occupations (71,711 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (67,330 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hennepin County, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

705k

2021 Value

± 6,304

1.2%

1 Year growth

± 1.25%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hennepin County, MN grew at a rate of 1.2%, from 696k employees to 705k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hennepin County, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (104,452 people), Manufacturing (85,227 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (79,671 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hennepin County, MN, though some of these residents may live in Hennepin County, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,393

Median earning men ± $883

$45,544

Median earning women ± $690

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,417), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($77,453), and Public Administration ($73,471).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,285), Public Administration ($63,212), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,626).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

15,719
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
12,205
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
10,911
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$28.7M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$23.7M
Manufacturing
$19.8M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $28.4B, followed by Electronics ($26.2B) and Precision instruments ($23.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$636B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$25.1B
Iowa
$14.8B
Illinois
$14B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.1B, followed by Iowa with $14.8B and Illinois and $14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hennepin County, MN went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 70.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (27.2%), followed by Other (1.3%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (70.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (27.2%)
Republican Party
Other (1.3%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hennepin County, MN went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 70.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (27.2%), followed by Other (1.3%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hennepin County, MN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Hennepin County, MN awarded 51,327 degrees. The student population of Hennepin County, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 53,800 male students and 118,300 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hennepin County, MN are White (26,742 and 54.6%), followed by Black or African American (9,728 and 19.9%), Unknown (4,063 and 8.29%), and Hispanic or Latino (3,468 and 7.08%).

The largest universities in Hennepin County, MN by number of degrees awarded are Capella University (14,837 and 28.9%), University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (14,640 and 28.5%), and Walden University (12,768 and 24.9%).

The most popular majors in Hennepin County, MN are Registered Nursing (8,802 and 17.1%), General Business Administration & Management (2,918 and 5.69%), and General Psychology (1,854 and 3.61%).

The median tuition costs in Hennepin County, MN are $18,811 for private four year colleges, and $13,532 and $32,096 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Hennepin County, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 172,100 (31.3% men and 68.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 172,100 students enrolled in Hennepin County, MN, 31.3% men and 68.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 83,679 records, of which 67.6% were women and 32.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
4,190 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1,318 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
1,049 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Hennepin County, MN was Registered Nursing with 4,190 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Hennepin County, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Capella University
14,837 degrees awarded
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
14,640 degrees awarded
Walden University
12,768 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Capella University with 14,837 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 15,827 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hennepin County, MN, which is 0.446 times less than the 35,500 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 26,742 degrees mean that there were 2.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 9,728 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,811) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,722) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.858% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.02M), and Some college (978k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hennepin County, MN was $309,200 in 2021, which is 1.26 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $292,100 to $309,200, a 5.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Hennepin County, MN is 63.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hennepin County, MN have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hennepin County, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hennepin County, MN is $85,438. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hennepin County, MN was Census Tract 236 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 239.02 and Census Tract 237, with respective values of $231,484 and $188,000.

In 2022, 15.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hennepin County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.47%.

Housing

Property

$309,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,502

$330,286

Median Property Taxes

±$3,568

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hennepin County, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hennepin County, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.1%

Homeownership

2021

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.1% of the housing units in Hennepin County, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hennepin County, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 236
Census Tract 239.02
Census Tract 237

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hennepin County, MN was Census Tract 236 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 239.02 and Census Tract 237, with respective values of $231,484 and $188,000.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hennepin County, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$85,438

Median Household Income

± $966

524k

Number of Households

± 5,486

In 2021, the median household income of the 524k households in Hennepin County, MN grew to $85,438 from the previous year's value of $81,169.

The following chart displays the households in Hennepin County, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hennepin County, MN is from Minnesota.

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2021, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.234% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (66.6%)
Worked At Home (15.3%)
Carpooled (6.85%)

In 2021, 66.6% of workers in Hennepin County, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.85%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hennepin County, MN have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.12% of the workforce in Hennepin County, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hennepin County, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hennepin County, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hennepin County, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hennepin County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.47%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.88% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hennepin County, MN (123k out of 1.25M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hennepin County, MN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 10.5% of the children was living in poverty in Hennepin County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 449 in Hennepin County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.28 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.2% of the population of Hennepin County, MN has health coverage, with 58.4% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.763% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hennepin County, MN see 816 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.2% decrease from the previous year (843 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 993 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

816 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hennepin County, MN

Primary care physicians in Hennepin County, MN see an average of 816 patients per year. This represents a 3.2% decrease from the previous year (843 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hennepin County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 23.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.81%

Uninsured

58.4%

Employer Coverage

14.6%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

0.763%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hennepin County, MN grew by 1.25% from 4.75% to 4.81%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hennepin County, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42.7 in Hennepin County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hennepin County, MN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 25.2% in Hennepin County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hennepin County, MN.

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