Hennepin County's 2026 population is estimated at 1,292,484, reflecting a 0.6% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Hennepin County is the largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 1,154,323 and has grown 11.97% since 2010.
Overall: 37.6 years
Female: 38.4 years
Male: 36.9 years
There are 995,248 adults, (198,051 of whom are seniors) in Hennepin County.
Female: 638,498 (50.3%)
Male: 630,998 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Hennepin County includes 66.32% White, 13.4% Black or African American, 7.08% Asian, 3.83% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 841,924 | 66.32% |
| Black or African American | 170,160 | 13.4% |
| Two or more races | 110,801 | 8.73% |
| Asian | 89,889 | 7.08% |
| Other race | 48,651 | 3.83% |
| Native American | 7,884 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 187 | 0.01% |
Hennepin County 's average per capita income is $65,297. Household income levels show a median of $97,653. The poverty rate stands at 9.95%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $157,548 | $204,437 |
| Families | $134,878 | $178,793 |
| Households | $97,653 | $138,433 |
| Non Families | $62,606 | $84,620 |
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