Hennepin County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hennepin County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27053
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 053
Geography
- Land Area
- 554.02 sq mi
- Water Area
- 52.73 sq mi
- Total Area
- 606.75 sq mi
- Latitude
- 45.006121
- Longitude
- -93.475228
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,196,570
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 930,648
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,119,830 | 93.6% |
| Hispanic | 76,740 | 6.4% |
| White | 837,087 | 70.0% |
| Black | 150,487 | 12.6% |
| Asian | 70,524 | 5.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4,874 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 122 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7,268 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 886,022 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic | 44,628 | 4.8% |
| White | 700,887 | 75.3% |
| Black | 112,331 | 12.1% |
| Asian | 59,455 | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11,442 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 106 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3,483 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,269,496
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $109,483
- Poverty Rate
- 9.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 123,902
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 841,924 | 66.3% |
| Black | 170,160 | 13.4% |
| Asian | 89,889 | 7.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 785,845
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 367,518 | 46.8% |
| Republican | 219,088 | 27.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 199,239 | 25.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 372,376 | 47.4% |
| Female | 403,318 | 51.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 543,249 | 69.1% |
| Hispanic | 27,085 | 3.4% |
| Black | 38,533 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 34,778 | 4.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 571,922
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 72.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 422,693 | 77.8% |
| Hispanic | 14,838 | 54.8% |
| Black | 18,005 | 46.7% |
| Asian | 18,693 | 53.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 270,571 | 72.7% |
| Female | 296,731 | 73.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 114,108 (13.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 480,958 (53.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 571,527
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $425,728
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,633
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 60.1%
- Public Transit
- 3.5%
- Work From Home
- 24.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.