City · Minnesota
Fridley, Minnesota
Fridley, city, in Anoka County, Minnesota. Fridley had 30,829 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 29,590 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 30,241 (±39). GEOID 2722814.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
30,829
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 29,590 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,241 ±39
Median household income
$77,680
±$5,483 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$302,900
±$11,404 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,326
±$55 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Fridley and what county is it in?
Fridley is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota. It covers 10.2 square miles of land, 2,911 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fridley 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 Fridley, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 30,829 people lived in Fridley on July 1, 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 29,590 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 30,241 (±39).
| Measure | Fridley | Anoka County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,241 ±39 | 370,349 | +2,573 |
| Households | 11,928 ±350 | 137,432 | +996 |
| Average household size | 2.52 ±0.07 | 2.67 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,746 ±381 | 141,863 | +1,478 |
Fridley's population since 2000
From 27,449 in 2000 to 30,829 in 2025: up 12.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Fridley 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 Fridley?
The median resident of Fridley is 34.7 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 14.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 20.4%. 18.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fridley | Anoka County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 ±1.0 | 38.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.2% ±1.6 pts | 23.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.7% ±1.4 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Male | 51.1% ±1.4 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.1% ±2.6 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.7% ±3.6 pts | 74.5% | −7.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 20.4% ±3.0 pts | 8.8% | +4.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±1.6 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 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 | 4.5% ±1.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.2% ±2.3 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 27.6% ±3.2 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±1.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.6% ±1.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7% ±1.8 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6% ±1.4 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.0% ±3.0 pts | 32.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2% ±1.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.1% ±1.7 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±0.5 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 Fridley earn?
Half of Fridley's 11,928 households earn less than $77,680 a year (±$5,483), against $101,869 in Anoka County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $78,563 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fridley | Anoka County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,680 ±$5,483 | $101,869 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,886 ±$5,438 | $120,024 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,100 ±$2,077 | $45,484 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.9% ±3.2 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.2% ±8.2 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.2% ±2.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±1.0 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.6% ±1.3 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 Fridley?
Owners occupy 63.0% of Fridley's occupied homes and renters 37.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $302,900 by its owner (±$11,404). The median renter pays $1,326 a month including utilities, and 35.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fridley | Anoka County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $302,900 ±$11,404 | $346,500 | +$58,976 |
| Median gross rent | $1,326 ±$55 | $1,464 | +$114 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.1% ±5.7 pts | 41.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,793 ±$71 | $1,949 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.0% ±3.6 pts | 80.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.0% ±3.6 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Housing units | 12,746 ±381 | 141,863 | +1,478 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.0% ±3.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.6% ±3.0 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% ±1.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3% ±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7% ±1.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.2% ±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.8% ±1.6 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 Fridley building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Fridley in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Fridley work and get to work?
70.2% of Fridley's workers drive alone and 15.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.
| Measure | Fridley | Anoka County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.8% ±2.1 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% ±1.4 pts | 4.3% | +2.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 70.2% ±3.0 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3% ±2.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.1% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±1.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.6% ±2.6 pts | 17.2% | +12.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min ±1.1 | 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 Fridley?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Fridley (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $56,581 (Tract 512.06) to $93,529 (Tract 511.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 512.03Anoka County | 5,697 | $86,650 |
| Tract 511.01Anoka County | 5,143 | $93,529 |
| Tract 511.02Anoka County | 4,493 | $82,500 |
| Tract 512.02Anoka County | 4,338 | $63,603 |
| Tract 512.01Anoka County | 4,309 | $68,125 |
| Tract 511.03Anoka County | 3,626 | $87,992 |
| Tract 512.06Anoka County | 2,635 | $56,581 |
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 Fridley) · Census block assignment files
How does Fridley compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Fridley is the 1,333rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 33rd-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Fridley ranks 366th 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 | 33rd | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 138th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th | 562 |
| Median household income | 366th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 389th | 562 |
| Median home value | 299th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 149th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 118th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 270th | 559 |
| Median age | 497th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 495th | 561 |
| Work from home | 180th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 323rd | 562 |
Fridley's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Fridley 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 Fridley?
4 of the 57 figures for Fridley 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 Fridley 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 Fridley.