Hinckley, MN Demographics

A map of Hinckley's Population by Race

Hinckley, Minnesota has an estimated population of 1,596, a large decrease from the 1,904 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.9% White, 11.6% Native American/Other, 5.6% Multiracial, 4.5% Hispanic, 1.3% Asian, and 1.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hinckley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hinckley has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hinckley, that probability was 47.6% in 2020 and 40.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hinckley is ranked the 294th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hinckley was ranked the 268th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hinckley's White Population

1,212 residents of Hinckley, or 75.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hinckley is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Hinckley ranks 822nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hinckley's White population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Hinckley's population has increased from 69.9% to 75.9%.

Hinckley is more White than neighboring Sandstone (69.3% White). Hinckley is less White than neighboring Brook Park (80.4% White), Pine City (95.6% White), Finlayson (97.8% White), and Askov (90.1% White).

Hinckley's Black Population

18 residents of Hinckley, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hinckley is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Hinckley ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hinckley's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. Black residents' share of Hinckley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Hinckley is more Black than neighboring Pine City (0.5% Black), Finlayson (0% Black), and Askov (0% Black). Hinckley is less Black than neighboring Sandstone (9.1% Black), and Brook Park (3.5% Black).

Hinckley's Asian Population

20 residents of Hinckley, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hinckley is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Hinckley ranks 134th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hinckley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 52.4%. Asian residents' share of Hinckley's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.3%.

Hinckley is more Asian than neighboring Brook Park (0.7% Asian), Pine City (0% Asian), Finlayson (0.7% Asian), and Askov (0% Asian). Hinckley is less Asian than neighboring Sandstone (1.5% Asian).

Hinckley's Hispanic Population

72 residents of Hinckley, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hinckley is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Hinckley ranks 489th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hinckley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Hinckley's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.5%.

Hinckley is more Hispanic than neighboring Brook Park (2.1% Hispanic), Pine City (1% Hispanic), and Finlayson (0% Hispanic). Hinckley is less Hispanic than neighboring Sandstone (11.9% Hispanic), and Askov (6.9% Hispanic).

Hinckley's Native American/Other Population

185 residents of Hinckley, or 11.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hinckley is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Hinckley ranks 37th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hinckley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hinckley's population has decreased from 17.3% to 11.6%.

Hinckley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sandstone (5.1% Native American/Other), Brook Park (0.7% Native American/Other), Pine City (0.7% Native American/Other), Finlayson (0.4% Native American/Other), and Askov (1% Native American/Other).

Hinckley's Multiracial Population

89 residents of Hinckley, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hinckley is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Hinckley ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hinckley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Hinckley's population has decreased from 6.8% to 5.6%.

Hinckley is more Multiracial than neighboring Sandstone (3.1% Multiracial), Pine City (2.1% Multiracial), Finlayson (1.1% Multiracial), and Askov (2% Multiracial). Hinckley is less Multiracial than neighboring Brook Park (12.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.