Hennepin County, Minnesota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

54.1%

Graduate Degree

20.3%

Population 25+

888,421

Hennepin County, Minnesota Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Hennepin County, Minnesota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.9%52,630
High School Graduate
15.0%133,399
Some College / Associate's
24.9%221,434
Bachelor's Degree
33.8%300,537
Graduate Degree
20.3%180,421

Hennepin County, Minnesota Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Hennepin County, Minnesota

Approximately 54.1% of adults in Hennepin County, Minnesota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Hennepin County, Minnesota has increased by 10.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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