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Anoka County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Anoka County, Minnesota has a population of 367,095, the 4th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $98,764 and the median home value is $325,800. The poverty rate is 6.7%.

Anoka County Quick Facts

Population 367,095
Median Household Income $98,764
Median Home Value $325,800
Poverty Rate 6.7%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Median Age 38.8 years
Homeownership Rate 80.0%
Affordability Ratio 3.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.7%
High School Graduation 94.2%
Cities/Places 19
Population 367,095 4th of 87
Median Income $98,764 13% higher state
Poverty Rate 6.7%
Unemployment 3.9%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
70.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

41out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Anoka County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Coon Rapids city63,348$86,6188.0%$287,200
Andover city32,825$131,5283.4%$389,200
Fridley city29,944$79,27411.4%$277,100
Ramsey city28,070$112,0603.7%$345,000
Columbia Heights city22,016$74,68814.4%$259,900
Lino Lakes city21,847$121,8002.8%$385,000
Anoka city17,941$75,2627.9%$292,900
Ham Lake city16,575$116,8454.1%$430,100
East Bethel city11,995$114,5832.6%$343,200
Oak Grove city9,031$114,6791.5%$394,100
Circle Pines city4,980$96,4774.9%$277,300
Nowthen city4,539$134,4913.6%$440,200
Columbus city4,211$117,9173.4%$439,200
Centerville city3,915$119,3611.7%$364,700
Lexington city2,616$72,9559.5%$282,000
Hilltop city1,056$47,70812.0%$24,600
Dover city863$112,5004.5%$281,300
Bethel city559$102,5003.6%$260,200
Bingham Lake city106$86,2506.6%$225,000

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Population Overview

Anoka County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 367,095. It is the 4th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Anoka County is 38.8 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anoka County is $98,764. This is 13% higher than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. The median home value is $325,800. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Anoka County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.3%.

Education

31.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Anoka County, Minnesota?

Anoka County has a population of 367,095, making it the 4th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Anoka County?

The median household income in Anoka County is $98,764 with a poverty rate of 6.7%.

How many cities are in Anoka County, Minnesota?

Anoka County contains 19 Census-designated places.