Anoka County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Anoka County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Anoka County, Minnesota has a population of 370,349, the 4th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $101,869 and the median home value is $346,500. The poverty rate is 7.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Anoka County Quick Facts

Population 370,349

Median Household Income $101,869

Median Home Value $346,500

Poverty Rate 7.0%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 38.8 years

Homeownership Rate 80.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.2%

High School Graduation 94.4%

Cities/Places 19

Population 370,349 4th of 87

Median Income $101,869 14% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.0%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Anoka County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	367,095	370,349	+0.9%
Median household income	$98,764	$101,869	+3.1%
Median home value	$325,800	$346,500	+6.4%

Median Household Income

Anoka

$101,869

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Anoka

$346,500

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.6%

$25K-$50K 13.3%

$50K-$100K 28.2%

$100K+ 50.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.3%

$10K-$15K

1.7%

$15K-$20K

1.9%

$20K-$25K

1.7%

$25K-$30K

2.2%

$30K-$35K

2.0%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

6.0%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

13.1%

$125K-$150K

10.2%

$150K-$200K

13.6%

$200K+

14.0%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

69.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.2%

Renter 19.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,464/mo 17.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.6%

18-34

20.6%

35-54

26.7%

55-74

23.1%

75+

6.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Anoka County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Coon Rapids	63,468	$88,251	8.2%	$305,800
Andover	33,035	$137,593	3.3%	$410,200
Fridley	30,241	$77,680	11.9%	$302,900
Ramsey	28,421	$116,415	4.1%	$359,600
Columbia Heights	22,155	$73,691	16.3%	$277,600
Lino Lakes	22,113	$127,181	2.7%	$407,200
Anoka	17,970	$75,948	8.3%	$308,700
Ham Lake	16,702	$120,135	4.0%	$442,500
East Bethel	12,115	$110,000	3.2%	$363,900
Oak Grove	9,130	$117,696	1.7%	$423,300
St. Francis	8,372	$111,198	7.1%	$327,600
Circle Pines	4,968	$101,800	3.6%	$293,600
Nowthen	4,538	$160,417	4.1%	$460,000
Columbus	4,248	$123,194	3.5%	$460,200
Centerville	3,935	$122,541	2.3%	$376,900
Lexington	2,770	$75,347	8.6%	$289,800
Martin Lake	1,068	$123,208	8.0%	$498,400
Hilltop	1,053	$54,306	11.6%	$23,900
Bethel	474	$89,904	5.5%	$267,800

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Population Overview

Anoka County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 370,349. 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 the same as the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anoka County is $101,869. This is 14% higher than the state median of $89,062. It is also 26% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $346,500. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Anoka County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.8%.

Education

32.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Anoka County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Anoka County, Minnesota?

Anoka County has a population of 370,349, 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 $101,869 with a poverty rate of 7.0%.

How many cities are in Anoka County, Minnesota?

Anoka County contains 19 Census-designated places.