North Hennepin News

Of the 1,270,283 citizens living in Hennepin County in 2021, 94.3% said they were only one race, while 5.7% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Hennepin County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.9% or 888,027 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 13.3% and totaled 168,506 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hennepin County is 1.1% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Hennepin County.

	Estimated Total
White	888,027
African American	168,506
Asian	91,840
Multiracial	71,916
Some Other Race	41,367
American Indian or Alaska Native	8,279
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	348

Source: US Census Bureau