Fridley, Minnesota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Fridley, Minnesota is 29,944 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 32nd-largest city in Minnesota. The median household income is $79,274, the median home value is $277,100, and the median age is 34.9.
The population has grown 12.6% since 2010 (27,241 → 30,679).
29,944
Population
2946
People / sq mi
$79,274
Median Income
$277,100
Median Home Value
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Fridley covers 10.2 sq mi of land at 2946 people per square mile.
About Fridley, MN
Age is the most distinctive thing about Fridley: a median age of 34.9, younger than the national median. Fridley is a city in Minnesota with a population of 29,944. It ranks #32 among cities in Minnesota by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $79,274 — near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.4%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $277,100, with typical rent around $1,270.
30.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 13.6% of the workforce is home-based, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Fridley city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Fridley city had a population of 27,241 in 2010 and 30,679 in 2024, a 12.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 30,679 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.87%.
30,679
Population (2024)
27,241
Population (2010)
30,679
Peak (2024)
0.87%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,241 |
| 2011 | 27,256 |
| 2012 | 27,417 |
| 2013 | 27,429 |
| 2014 | 27,467 |
| 2015 | 27,503 |
| 2016 | 27,518 |
| 2017 | 27,778 |
| 2018 | 27,729 |
| 2019 | 27,826 |
| 2020 | 29,579 |
| 2021 | 30,378 |
| 2022 | 30,333 |
| 2023 | 30,212 |
| 2024 | 30,679 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.7% |
| Black or African American | 20.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$79,274
Median Household Income
$39,050
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$277,100
Median Home Value
$1,270
Median Rent
63.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.1%
High School+
30.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.6%
Drive Alone
70.8%
Public Transit
13.6%
Work From Home
23.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
17.6%
Foreign Born
71.0%
Non-English at Home
6.5%
Veterans
10.3%
With Disability
93.7%
Health Insurance
96.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.6% |
| Manufacturing | 15.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.1% |
| Construction | 6.8% |
| Retail Trade | 6.0% |
| Information | 5.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.8% |
| Public Administration | 3.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fridley, Minnesota has a population of 29,944 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 32nd-largest city in Minnesota.
The median household income in Fridley, Minnesota is $79,274, with 7.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Fridley, Minnesota is $277,100, with median monthly rent at $1,270 and a homeownership rate of 63.2%.
The median age in Fridley, Minnesota is 34.9 years. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
The population has grown 12.6% since 2010 (27,241 → 30,679).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.