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.
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
Among US counties, Anoka County stands out first on household income: a median of $98,764, above the US median of $78,538. Anoka County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 367,095. It is the #4-largest of all counties in Minnesota nationally.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US counties: median income is $98,764, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 4.5%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $325,800, with typical rent around $1,396.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 31.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 15.3% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Anoka County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 331,441 |
| 2011 | 332,921 |
| 2012 | 336,119 |
| 2013 | 339,120 |
| 2014 | 341,923 |
| 2015 | 344,244 |
| 2016 | 346,813 |
| 2017 | 350,598 |
| 2018 | 354,004 |
| 2019 | 357,538 |
| 2020 | 364,502 |
| 2021 | 367,835 |
| 2022 | 369,479 |
| 2023 | 373,090 |
| 2024 | 376,840 |
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
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
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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.