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Anoka, Minnesota
Anoka, city, in Anoka County, Minnesota. Anoka had 18,169 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,921 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 17,970 (±63). GEOID 2701720.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,169
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,921 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,970 ±63
Median household income
$75,948
±$9,040 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$308,700
±$15,834 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,269
±$77 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Anoka and what county is it in?
Anoka is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota. It covers 6.7 square miles of land, 2,688 residents per square mile in 2020.
Anoka is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Anoka, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 18,169 people lived in Anoka on July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 17,921 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 17,970 (±63).
| Measure | Anoka | Anoka County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,970 ±63 | 370,349 | +499 |
| Households | 7,385 ±323 | 137,432 | +426 |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.10 | 2.67 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,620 ±307 | 141,863 | no clear change |
Anoka's population since 2000
From 18,076 in 2000 to 18,169 in 2025: up 0.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Anoka as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Anoka?
The median resident of Anoka is 40.6 years old; 21.0% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.9%. 10.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Anoka | Anoka County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 ±1.9 | 38.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.0% ±1.8 pts | 23.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.9% ±2.0 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±2.1 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.9% ±3.0 pts | 5.8% | +3.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.9% ±4.3 pts | 74.5% | −8.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.9% ±2.8 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±1.9 pts | 5.6% | +2.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±1.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.2% ±2.4 pts | 10.2% | +3.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.3% ±2.9 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±1.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9% ±2.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7% ±1.0 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5% ±1.6 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.6% ±2.8 pts | 32.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3% ±1.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.4% ±2.6 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Anoka earn?
Half of Anoka's 7,385 households earn less than $75,948 a year (±$9,040), against $101,869 in Anoka County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $72,089 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Anoka | Anoka County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,948 ±$9,040 | $101,869 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,768 ±$5,796 | $120,024 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,436 ±$2,733 | $45,484 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.3% ±1.8 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.1% ±3.2 pts | 9.3% | −8.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.2% ±2.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% ±1.3 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3% ±2.3 pts | 94.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Anoka?
Owners occupy 56.9% of Anoka's occupied homes and renters 43.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $308,700 by its owner (±$15,834). The median renter pays $1,269 a month including utilities, and 38.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Anoka | Anoka County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $308,700 ±$15,834 | $346,500 | +$58,746 |
| Median gross rent | $1,269 ±$77 | $1,464 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.8% ±6.7 pts | 41.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,708 ±$59 | $1,949 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.9% ±3.9 pts | 80.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.1% ±3.9 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Housing units | 7,620 ±307 | 141,863 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0% ±2.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 49.3% ±3.5 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.2% ±1.8 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.0% ±2.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.7% ±2.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Anoka building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Anoka in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Anoka work and get to work?
76.6% of Anoka's workers drive alone and 11.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Anoka | Anoka County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.7% ±3.1 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±1.3 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.6% ±3.7 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8% ±2.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.8% ±3.0 pts | 17.2% | +7.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.5 min ±1.8 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Anoka?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Anoka (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $60,714 (Tract 505.01) to $100,556 (Tract 504.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 505.05Anoka County | 6,015 | $93,417 |
| Tract 504.02Anoka County | 3,575 | $67,639 |
| Tract 504.01Anoka County | 3,075 | $100,556 |
| Tract 505.01Anoka County | 3,055 | $60,714 |
| Tract 505.04Anoka County | 2,250 | $66,096 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Anoka) · Census block assignment files
How does Anoka compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Anoka is the 2,087th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 66th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Anoka ranks 375th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 66th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 296th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th | 562 |
| Median household income | 375th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 336th | 562 |
| Median home value | 291st | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 166th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 214th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 326th | 559 |
| Median age | 310th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 533rd | 561 |
| Work from home | 287th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 253rd | 562 |
Anoka's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Anoka with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Anoka?
6 of the 57 figures for Anoka on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Anoka are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Anoka.