Anoka, MN Demographics

A map of Anoka's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	13,468	13,986	74.9%	78.0%
Black	1,420	1,393	7.9%	7.8%
Hispanic	1,419	849	7.9%	4.7%
Multiracial	786	972	4.4%	5.4%
Asian	665	543	3.7%	3.0%
Native American/Other	212	178	1.2%	1.0%

Anoka, Minnesota has an estimated population of 17,970, a less than 1% change from the 17,921 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.9% White, 7.9% Black, 7.9% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.7% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Anoka, 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, that probability was 37.9% in 2020 and 42.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Anoka is ranked the 66th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Anoka was ranked the 66th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Anoka's White Population

13,468 residents of Anoka, or 74.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Anoka is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Anoka ranks 767th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anoka's White population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Anoka's population has decreased from 78.0% to 74.9%.

Anoka is more White than neighboring Coon Rapids (70.9% White). Anoka is less White than neighboring Champlin (75.1% White), Andover (85.7% White), Ramsey (81.8% White), and Dayton (76.7% White).

Anoka's Black Population

1,420 residents of Anoka, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Anoka is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Anoka ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anoka's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. Black residents' share of Anoka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.9%.

Anoka is more Black than neighboring Andover (4.6% Black), Ramsey (7.4% Black), and Dayton (5.2% Black). Anoka is less Black than neighboring Champlin (9.7% Black), and Coon Rapids (9.6% Black).

Anoka's Asian Population

665 residents of Anoka, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Anoka is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Anoka ranks 101st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anoka's Asian population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. Asian residents' share of Anoka's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.7%.

Anoka is more Asian than neighboring Andover (3% Asian), Ramsey (3.3% Asian), and Dayton (2.4% Asian). Anoka is less Asian than neighboring Champlin (4.3% Asian), and Coon Rapids (7.4% Asian).

Anoka's Hispanic Population

1,419 residents of Anoka, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Anoka is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Anoka ranks 259th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anoka's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 67.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Anoka's population has increased from 4.7% to 7.9%.

Anoka is more Hispanic than neighboring Champlin (4.6% Hispanic), Andover (2.7% Hispanic), Ramsey (1.6% Hispanic), Coon Rapids (5.8% Hispanic), and Dayton (5.8% Hispanic).

Anoka's Native American/Other Population

212 residents of Anoka, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Anoka is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Anoka ranks 314th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anoka's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 19.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Anoka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Anoka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Andover (0.8% Native American/Other), Ramsey (0.3% Native American/Other), Coon Rapids (0.7% Native American/Other), and Dayton (0.3% Native American/Other). Anoka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Champlin (1.3% Native American/Other).

Anoka's Multiracial Population

786 residents of Anoka, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Anoka is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Anoka ranks 137th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anoka's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Anoka's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.4%.

Anoka is more Multiracial than neighboring Andover (3.2% Multiracial). Anoka is less Multiracial than neighboring Champlin (5.1% Multiracial), Ramsey (5.6% Multiracial), Coon Rapids (5.6% Multiracial), and Dayton (9.6% 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.