Anoka County, Minnesota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 4th-largest in Minnesota

The population of Anoka County, Minnesota is 367,095 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest county in Minnesota. The median household income is $98,764, the median home value is $325,800, and the median age is 38.8.

The population of Anoka County has grown 13.7% since 2010 (331,441 → 376,840), a +0.92% annualized rate.

Anoka County within Minnesota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

367,095

Population

+0.92%

Annual growth

870

People / sq mi

$98,764

Median Income

$325,800

Median Home Value

Anoka County covers 422 sq mi of land at 869.9 people per square mile.

About Anoka County, MN

Anoka County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 367,095. It ranks #4 among counties in Minnesota by population. The median age is 38.8, in line with the national median. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The median household income in Anoka County is $98,764, above the US median of $74,580. 4.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $325,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,396. The homeownership rate of 80.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Anoka County reflects 31.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 15.3% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.0 minutes each way.

Anoka County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Anoka County had a population of 331,441 in 2010 and 376,840 in 2024, a 13.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 376,840 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.92%.

376,840

Population (2024)

331,441

Population (2010)

376,840

Peak (2024)

0.92%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	331,441	-	-	estimate
2011	332,921	+1,480	+0.45%	estimate
2012	336,119	+3,198	+0.96%	estimate
2013	339,120	+3,001	+0.89%	estimate
2014	341,923	+2,803	+0.83%	estimate
2015	344,244	+2,321	+0.68%	estimate
2016	346,813	+2,569	+0.75%	estimate
2017	350,598	+3,785	+1.09%	estimate
2018	354,004	+3,406	+0.97%	estimate
2019	357,538	+3,534	+1.00%	estimate
2020	364,502	+6,964	+1.95%	estimate
2021	367,835	+3,333	+0.91%	estimate
2022	369,479	+1,644	+0.45%	estimate
2023	373,090	+3,611	+0.98%	estimate
2024	376,840	+3,750	+1.01%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	77.2%
Black or African American	8.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.8

Median Age

49.7%

Female

50.3%

Male

14.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.0%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

7.3%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

13.0%

35–44

14.0%

45–54

12.8%

55–59

7.0%

60–64

6.9%

65–74

9.2%

75–84

4.4%

85+

1.3%

Children (under 15): 19.5% · Seniors (65+): 14.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$98,764+$11,208 vs state
Mean household income	$116,995
Per-capita income	$44,418
Poverty rate	4.5%-1.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	67.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.1%

Manufacturing

16.0%

Finance & real estate

10.5%

Construction

7.1%

Information

7.1%

Education & health care

6.9%

Retail trade

5.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Anoka County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.1% of workers.

How residents commute

1.3%

Drive alone

0.9%

Carpool

74.5%

Public transit

15.3%

Work from home

26.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$325,800+$20,300 vs state

Median home value

$1,396

Median rent

80.0%

Homeownership rate

140,246

Total housing units

97.1%

Occupied

2.9%

Vacant

20.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.6%

With health insurance

96.6%

With broadband internet

18.2%

Foreign-born

6.4%

Veterans (18+)

9.9%

With a disability

86.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.2%

High School+

31.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Anoka County, Minnesota has a population of 367,095 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest county in Minnesota. Population density is 870 people per square mile.

The population of Anoka County has grown 13.7% since 2010 (331,441 → 376,840), a +0.92% annualized rate.

The median household income in Anoka County, Minnesota is $98,764, with mean (average) household income of $116,995 and per-capita income of $44,418. 4.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Anoka County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.2%), Black or African American (8.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Anoka County, Minnesota is 38.8 years. Residents are 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

The median home value in Anoka County is $325,800 and median monthly rent is $1,396. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 140,246 total housing units, 2.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Anoka County, Minnesota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Minneapolis is among the largest cities associated with Anoka County, Minnesota, with a population of 426,845.