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Anoka County

Minnesota · 363,887 residents · 421.973 sq mi
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Anoka County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,379. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $244,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
363,887
+22%since 2000
from 298,084 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
862 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 706 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+15%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
231K269K307K345K383K1990201020202024Anoka County
2024370K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,379
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,754 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,804
+62%since 2000
from $23,297 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,162
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $649 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(276,586)
Black1.6%(4,683)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4,961)
Asian1.7%(5,010)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(36,238)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(276,205)
Black7.8%(28,378)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(19,506)
Asian5.3%(19,158)
Other3.9%(14,353)
Diversity Score48.7%(177,243)
Segregation Score29.4%(107,045)
Diversity Score
49
+301%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anoka County, Minnesota?

Anoka County, Minnesota has about 363,887 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anoka County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Anoka County, Minnesota earns about $84,379 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anoka County, Minnesota expensive?

In Anoka County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $244,500, and the typical rent is about $1,162 a month.

How educated are people in Anoka County, Minnesota?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Anoka County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anoka County, Minnesota?

About 5.8% of people in Anoka County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anoka County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Anoka County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 120,246 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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