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Anoka County, Minnesota
Anoka County, Minnesota. Anoka County had 381,605 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.9% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). It holds 22 places (20 cities, villages and boroughs, 1 town or township and 1 census-designated) and 90 census tracts. GEOID 27003.
Anoka County is one of the 15 counties of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
381,605
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 363,887 · ACS 2020-2024: 370,349
Median household income
$101,869
±$2,019 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$346,500
±$2,349 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,464
±$26 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
How many people live in Anoka County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 363,887 residents in Anoka County. The Census Bureau estimates 381,605 for July 1, 2025, up 4.9% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 370,349 over 422 square miles of land.
| Measure | Anoka County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 370,349 | 5,739,445 | +20,096 |
| Households | 137,432±552 | 2,307,955 | +9,234 |
| Average household size | 2.67±0.01 | 2.43 | −0.04 |
| Housing units | 141,863±93 | 2,545,030 | +9,726 |
Anoka County's population since 2000
From 298,084 in 2000 to 381,605 in 2025: up 28.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Anoka County?
Anoka County holds 22 places: 20 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 1 town or township (a county subdivision with its own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Blaine with 76,603 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Blaine | 70,222 | $106,801 |
|---|---|---|
| Coon Rapids | 63,599 | $88,251 |
| Andover | 32,601 | $137,593 |
| Fridley | 29,590 | $77,680 |
| Ramsey | 27,646 | $116,415 |
| Columbia Heights | 21,973 | $73,691 |
| Lino Lakes | 21,399 | $127,181 |
| Anoka | 17,921 | $75,948 |
| Ham Lake | 16,464 | $120,135 |
| East Bethel | 11,786 | $110,000 |
| Oak Grove | 8,929 | $117,696 |
| St. Francis | 8,142 | $111,198 |
| Spring Lake Park | 7,188 | $90,753 |
| Linwood Township | 5,334 | $115,972 |
| Circle Pines | 5,025 | $101,800 |
| Nowthen | 4,536 | $160,417 |
| Columbus | 4,159 | $123,194 |
| Centerville | 3,896 | $122,541 |
| Lexington | 2,248 | $75,347 |
| Hilltop | 958 | $54,306 |
| Martin LakeGEOID 2740814 | 907 | $123,208 |
| Bethel | 476 | $89,904 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Anoka County?
The median resident of Anoka County is 38.8 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 15.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.8%. 10.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Anoka County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8±0.2 | 38.8 | +0.3 |
| Under 18 years | 23.7%±0.1 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.5%±0.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.8% | 6.4% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.5%±0.2 pts | 75.9% | −6.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.8%±0.2 pts | 6.9% | +2.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.6%±0.2 pts | 5.1% | +1.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±0.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.2%±0.4 pts | 8.7% | +1.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.3%±0.6 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±0.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 10.3%±0.4 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.6%±0.3 pts | 4.7% | +0.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4%±0.4 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.2%±0.7 pts | 39.4% | +1.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.3%±0.4 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Anoka County's 137,432 households earn less than $101,869 a year (±$2,019), against $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $101,132 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Anoka County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,869±$2,019 | $89,062 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $120,024±$1,853 | $118,304 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,484±$661 | $48,237 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.0%±0.6 pts | 9.3% | +1.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.3%±1.4 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.2%±0.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2%±0.5 pts | 91.6% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 80.2% of Anoka County's occupied homes and renters 19.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $346,500 by its owner (±$2,349). The median renter pays $1,464 a month including utilities, and 41.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Anoka County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $346,500±$2,349 | $329,300 | +$60,487 |
| Median gross rent | $1,464±$26 | $1,280 | +$88 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.2%±2.2 pts | 38.4% | +5.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,949±$19 | $1,947 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.2%±0.7 pts | 72.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 141,863±93 | 2,545,030 | +9,726 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9%±0.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.7%±0.8 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3%±0.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4%±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.0%±0.3 pts | 15.6% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 774 new housing units across Anoka County in 2025 (738 single-family), 2.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Anoka County get to work?
72.7% of Anoka County's workers drive alone and 17.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Anoka County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.7%±0.6 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±0.4 pts | 4.1% | +0.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 72.7%±0.9 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±0.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.2%±0.8 pts | 17.6% | +12.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.6 min±0.3 | 22.7 min | −2.2 min |
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 are Anoka County's census tracts?
Anoka County is divided into 90 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,760 (Tract 515.01) to $182,815 (Tract 502.39).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Anoka County compare with Minnesota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 4th of 87 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 8th of 87 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 87 |
| Median household income | 7th of 87 |
| Median home value | 9th of 87 |
| Median gross rent | 6th of 87 |
| Poverty rate | 76th of 87 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th of 87 |
| Median age | 67th of 87 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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