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Population and households in Hennepin County
Household size in Hennepin County
| Period | Hennepin County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Hennepin County has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hennepin County
| Period | Hennepin County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Hennepin County are younger than 39.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hennepin County
| Period | Hennepin County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Hennepin County (9.4%), below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Minneapolis area. The single-parent share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hennepin County
Renters in Hennepin County
| Period | Hennepin County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.8% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.6% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.3% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Hennepin County is about as common as it is nationally: 37.3% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in the Minneapolis area as a whole (29.3%). About a third of owners (32.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.5 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hennepin County
| Period | Hennepin County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Hennepin County than nationally: 6.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.3 points, as it has nationally. Hennepin County has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Minnesota counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hennepin County
| Period | Hennepin County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Hennepin County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hennepin County
| Period | Hennepin County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,030 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,104 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,318 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,684 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$654 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
Rent in Hennepin County runs $1,684 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $654 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 30.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hennepin County
Bachelor's degrees in Hennepin County
| Period | Hennepin County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.1% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.6% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.6% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Hennepin County is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (53.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Hennepin County has the highest share of college graduates of any Minnesota county.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hennepin County
| Period | Hennepin County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.4% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Hennepin County is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Minneapolis area. The share with a diploma has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hennepin County
| Period | Hennepin County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hennepin County runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hennepin County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 2.43 | 39.3 | 9.4% | 37.3% | 6.7% | 1972 | $1,684 | 53.6% | 93.7% | 4.6% |
| Ramsey County | 2.50 | 37.3 | 11.7% | 39.4% | 6.6% | 1963 | $1,455 | 45.3% | 91.0% | 4.9% |
| Carver County | 2.72 | 39.9 | 9.4% | 18.5% | 3.5% | 1996 | $1,620 | 50.9% | 96.9% | 3.0% |
| Washington County | 2.66 | 40.9 | 8.3% | 18.7% | 4.4% | 1991 | $1,894 | 50.1% | 96.1% | 3.1% |
| St. Croix County | 2.58 | 40.7 | 8.6% | 21.7% | 4.4% | 1991 | $1,372 | 39.1% | 96.7% | 2.5% |
| McLeod County | 2.40 | 42.5 | 9.2% | 22.6% | 5.5% | 1978 | $947 | 20.1% | 93.6% | 3.4% |
| Dunn County | 2.47 | 38.6 | 7.6% | 33.0% | 9.6% | 1983 | $1,055 | 31.0% | 94.9% | 4.4% |
| Chippewa County | 2.40 | 42.7 | 7.7% | 25.8% | 7.1% | 1976 | $994 | 23.9% | 93.8% | 3.0% |
| Chippewa County | 2.36 | 41.1 | 11.1% | 27.7% | 10.3% | 1958 | $882 | 19.4% | 91.6% | 4.2% |
| Lac qui Parle County | 2.25 | 46.8 | 7.4% | 17.5% | 15.3% | 1950 | $716 | 24.2% | 95.2% | 2.1% |
| Marathon County | 2.42 | 42.2 | 9.0% | 26.7% | 5.8% | 1978 | $1,010 | 28.5% | 93.3% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hennepin County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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