Anoka County Demographics

A map of Anoka County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	275,846	276,205	74.5%	75.9%
Black	32,639	28,378	8.8%	7.8%
Hispanic	21,612	19,506	5.8%	5.4%
Asian	20,673	19,158	5.6%	5.3%
Multiracial	17,112	17,234	4.6%	4.7%
Native American/Other	2,467	3,406	0.7%	0.9%

Anoka County, Minnesota has an estimated population of 370,349, a slight increase from the 363,887 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.5% White, 8.8% Black, 5.8% Hispanic, 5.6% Asian, 4.6% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Anoka County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Anoka has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Anoka County, that probability was 41.0% in 2020 and 42.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Anoka County is ranked the 4th most populous county in Minnesota, out of 87 counties. Anoka County was ranked the 4th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Anoka County's White Population

275,846 residents of Anoka County, or 74.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Anoka County is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Anoka County ranks 79th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 87 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Anoka County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Anoka County's population has decreased from 75.9% to 74.5%.

Anoka County is more White than neighboring Ramsey County (57.9% White), and Hennepin County (65.2% White). Anoka County is less White than neighboring Isanti County (90.8% White), Chisago County (89.8% White), and Washington County (77.2% White).

Anoka County's Black Population

32,639 residents of Anoka County, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Anoka County is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Anoka County ranks 4th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 87 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Anoka County's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. Black residents' share of Anoka County's population has increased from 7.8% to 8.8%.

Anoka County is more Black than neighboring Isanti County (0.9% Black), Chisago County (1.2% Black), and Washington County (5.5% Black). Anoka County is less Black than neighboring Ramsey County (12.1% Black), and Hennepin County (13.3% Black).

Anoka County's Asian Population

20,673 residents of Anoka County, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Anoka County is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Anoka County ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 87 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Anoka County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Asian residents' share of Anoka County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Anoka County is more Asian than neighboring Isanti County (1.9% Asian), and Chisago County (2% Asian). Anoka County is less Asian than neighboring Ramsey County (15% Asian), Hennepin County (7% Asian), and Washington County (7.7% Asian).

Anoka County's Hispanic Population

21,612 residents of Anoka County, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Anoka County is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Anoka County ranks 29th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 87 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Anoka County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Anoka County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.8%.

Anoka County is more Hispanic than neighboring Isanti County (2.6% Hispanic), Chisago County (2.8% Hispanic), and Washington County (5.3% Hispanic). Anoka County is less Hispanic than neighboring Ramsey County (8.4% Hispanic), and Hennepin County (7.8% Hispanic).

Anoka County's Native American/Other Population

2,467 residents of Anoka County, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Anoka County is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Anoka County ranks 38th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 87 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Anoka County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Anoka County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Anoka County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Isanti County (0.6% Native American/Other). Anoka County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ramsey County (0.9% Native American/Other), Hennepin County (1.2% Native American/Other), and Chisago County (0.9% Native American/Other).

Anoka County's Multiracial Population

17,112 residents of Anoka County, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Anoka County is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Anoka County ranks 10th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 87 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Anoka County's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Anoka County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Anoka County is more Multiracial than neighboring Isanti County (3.3% Multiracial), Chisago County (3.3% Multiracial), and Washington County (3.7% Multiracial). Anoka County is less Multiracial than neighboring Ramsey County (5.7% Multiracial), and Hennepin County (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.