State rank#1 of 87
Smallest county1,269,496 residentsHennepin County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 27053
Hennepin County, Minnesota
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population1,269,496
Household income$97,653
Unemployment2.8%
Life expectancy79.5 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Hennepin County has 1,269,496 residents and ranks #1 by population among Minnesota county equivalents. Median household income is $97,653. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.8%. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Minnesota
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Hennepin County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Hennepin County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $392,900 median home value and $1,487/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $97,653, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Hennepin County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, mental health access, and primary care access. College attainment is 54.1% and life expectancy is 79.5 years.
Potential advantages
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 54.1%, rank #1 of 87 available Minnesota counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 164 residents, rank #1 of 82 available Minnesota counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 832 residents, rank #5 of 83 available Minnesota counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $392,900, rank #84 of 87; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,487/mo, rank #83 of 87; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 79.5 years, rank #34 of 87; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Minnesota
Rank and range use only counties in Minnesota with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$97,653
$97,653; above the state county median of $74,033.
State rank #9 of 87 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$392,900
$392,900; above the state county median of $231,900.
State rank #84 of 87 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,487/mo
$1,487/mo; above the state county median of $896/mo.
State rank #83 of 87 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.8%
2.8%; below the state county median of 3.2%.
State rank #19 of 87 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
54.1%
54.1%; above the state county median of 25.7%.
State rank #1 of 87 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
79.5 years
79.5 years; above the state county median of 79 years.
State rank #34 of 87 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
12.6%
12.6%; below the state county median of 14.8%.
State rank #11 of 87 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
5.2%
5.2%; below the state county median of 5.8%.
State rank #28 of 87 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 832 residents
1 per 832 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,670 residents.
State rank #5 of 83 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 164 residents
1 per 164 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 651 residents.
State rank #1 of 82 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Hennepin County FAQ
Is Hennepin County a good place to live?
Hennepin County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, mental health access, and primary care access. College attainment is 54.1% and life expectancy is 79.5 years.
What should I know before moving to Hennepin County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $392,900 median home value and $1,487/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $97,653, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Hennepin County?
Hennepin County has 1,269,496 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Hennepin County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 27053; the parent state FIPS is 27.
What is the median household income in Hennepin County?
The ACS median household income is $97,653.
How much does housing cost in Hennepin County?
Housing benchmarks are $392,900 median home value and $1,487/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $97,653, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Hennepin County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.8%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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