Hennepin County's estimated 2026 population is 1,293,582 with a growth rate of 0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hennepin County is the largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 1,154,323 and has seen a growth of 12.06% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hennepin County includes 67.58% White, 13.31% Black or African American, 7.13% Asian, 3.67% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (67.58%)
Black or African American (13.31%)
Two or more races (7.69%)
Asian (7.13%)
Other race (3.67%)
Native American (0.6%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 857,471 | 67.58% |
| Black or African American | 168,909 | 13.31% |
| Two or more races | 97,571 | 7.69% |
| Asian | 90,458 | 7.13% |
| Other race | 46,583 | 3.67% |
| Native American | 7,607 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 304 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hennepin County's average per capita income is $62,655. Household income levels show a median of $96,339. The poverty rate stands at 10.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $153,473 | $198,602 |
| Families | $131,862 | $173,706 |
| Households | $96,339 | $135,302 |
| Non Families | $61,518 | $82,656 |
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