Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hopkins, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#52/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,819

Median Agei

37.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.3%11,528

Black

20.8%3,923

Two or More

8.6%1,625

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%982

Asian

3.5%666

Other

0.4%67

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%331

High School Diploma

16.6%2,390

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%888

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%2,106

Associate's Degree

9%1,286

Bachelor's Degree

31.2%4,476

Master's Degree

11%1,586

Professional Degree

2.2%323

Doctorate

1.1%157

HS or Higher

94.3%

BA or Higher

45.6%

Graduate+

14.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$375,600

Median Renti

$1,468

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

36.5%3,487

Renter-Occupied

63.5%6,060

Total Units

10,146

Homeownership

36.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,234

Mean Household Incomei

$94,682

Per Capita Incomei

$48,787

Poverty Ratei

12%

Unemploymenti

6.4%

Labor Forcei

11,278

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

563

Residentsi

1,143

Avg. Tenant Renti

$472/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

25 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing76 homes99% occupied$378/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers284 homes96% occupied$485/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8165 homes90% occupied$481/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC38 homes99% occupied$520/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,234/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

85.2%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

13.1%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

1.7%

Who Receives This Housing

67.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

60.5% of subsidized households are minority

33.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

879(5.7% of civilian adults)