Population 20,393 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hopkins
Household size in Hopkins
| Period | Hopkins | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.08 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.07 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.97 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Hopkins is a place of small households, averaging 1.97 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.08 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Minnesota city with 5,000+ people has smaller households.
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 Hopkins
| Period | Hopkins | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.5 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Hopkins is 41.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Hopkins
| Period | Hopkins | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Hopkins as they are nationally: 11.3%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Minneapolis area overall (9.8%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 Hopkins
Renters in Hopkins
| Period | Hopkins | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.7% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 62.8% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.7% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.2% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Hopkins: 60.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 43.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other Minnesota city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of renters.
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 Hopkins
| Period | Hopkins | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Hopkins: 7.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Still, the rate is higher than in the wider Minneapolis area (5.7%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Hopkins
| Period | Hopkins | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Hopkins is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Hopkins
| Period | Hopkins | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $855 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,027 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,073 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,541 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$686 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hopkins costs $1,541 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $686 a month from 2006–10, an 80% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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 Hopkins
Bachelor's degrees in Hopkins
| Period | Hopkins | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.8% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.3% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.6% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Hopkins: 46.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 Hopkins
| Period | Hopkins | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.9% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Hopkins: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Minneapolis area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 Hopkins
| Period | Hopkins | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in Hopkins is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Minneapolis area (4.0%). Unemployment is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Hopkins compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins | 1.97 | 41.8 | 11.3% | 60.2% | 7.7% | 1968 | $1,541 | 46.6% | 94.4% | 5.7% |
| Minnetonka | 2.30 | 43.8 | 6.7% | 28.5% | 6.3% | 1977 | $1,783 | 65.4% | 98.1% | 3.1% |
| St. Louis Park | 2.09 | 37.7 | 6.1% | 42.6% | 6.5% | 1966 | $1,812 | 64.6% | 97.1% | 3.3% |
| Edina | 2.44 | 46.1 | 5.9% | 28.0% | 5.8% | 1968 | $2,084 | 73.5% | 98.3% | 4.1% |
| Medicine Lake | 2.01 | 44.9 | 8.2% | 34.9% | 2.5% | 1981 | $1,659 | 69.8% | 97.9% | 1.5% |
| Golden Valley | 2.23 | 43.9 | 5.9% | 29.4% | 8.8% | 1974 | $1,906 | 58.9% | 96.6% | 4.6% |
| Eden Prairie | 2.53 | 42.6 | 7.0% | 24.0% | 4.4% | 1989 | $1,969 | 64.4% | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| Woodland | 2.57 | 46.8 | 3.5% | 2.0% | 9.0% | 1979 | $1,718 | 83.8% | 99.7% | 4.3% |
| Deephaven | 2.47 | 49.5 | 5.7% | 11.0% | 8.1% | 1968 | $1,498 | 82.4% | 98.7% | 1.5% |
| Wayzata | 2.21 | 51.2 | 5.3% | 39.2% | 11.7% | 1986 | $2,130 | 72.1% | 98.9% | 1.8% |
| Richfield | 2.25 | 41.3 | 7.4% | 38.4% | 4.9% | 1962 | $1,549 | 43.0% | 91.0% | 5.7% |
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 Hopkins. 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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