Fridley, MN Demographics

A map of Fridley's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,528	16,953	54.7%	57.3%
Black	6,172	5,333	20.4%	18.0%
Hispanic	4,263	3,282	14.1%	11.1%
Asian	1,762	2,043	5.8%	6.9%
Multiracial	1,358	1,589	4.5%	5.4%
Native American/Other	158	390	0.5%	1.3%

Fridley, Minnesota has an estimated population of 30,241, a slight increase from the 29,590 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.7% White, 20.4% Black, 14.1% Hispanic, 5.8% Asian, 4.5% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fridley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fridley has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Fridley, that probability was 61.9% in 2020 and 63.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fridley is ranked the 32nd 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). Fridley was ranked the 32nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fridley's White Population

16,528 residents of Fridley, or 54.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fridley is significantly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Fridley ranks 869th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fridley's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Fridley's population has decreased from 57.3% to 54.7%.

Fridley is more White than neighboring Hilltop (20.8% White), and Columbia Heights (48.3% White). Fridley is less White than neighboring Spring Lake Park (66.8% White), New Brighton (65.7% White), and Mounds View (68.3% White).

Fridley's Black Population

6,172 residents of Fridley, or 20.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fridley is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Fridley ranks 10th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fridley's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.7%. Black residents' share of Fridley's population has increased from 18.0% to 20.4%.

Fridley is more Black than neighboring Spring Lake Park (4.7% Black), New Brighton (13.9% Black), and Mounds View (6.7% Black). Fridley is less Black than neighboring Hilltop (32.1% Black), and Columbia Heights (26.8% Black).

Fridley's Asian Population

1,762 residents of Fridley, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fridley is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Fridley ranks 40th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fridley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Asian residents' share of Fridley's population has decreased from 6.9% to 5.8%.

Fridley is more Asian than neighboring Hilltop (3.9% Asian), and Columbia Heights (4.2% Asian). Fridley is less Asian than neighboring Spring Lake Park (8% Asian), New Brighton (6.3% Asian), and Mounds View (11.7% Asian).

Fridley's Hispanic Population

4,263 residents of Fridley, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fridley is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Fridley ranks 84th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fridley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Fridley's population has increased from 11.1% to 14.1%.

Fridley is more Hispanic than neighboring New Brighton (9% Hispanic), and Mounds View (7.8% Hispanic). Fridley is less Hispanic than neighboring Hilltop (40.6% Hispanic), Spring Lake Park (14.3% Hispanic), and Columbia Heights (15.3% Hispanic).

Fridley's Native American/Other Population

158 residents of Fridley, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fridley is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fridley ranks 246th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fridley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fridley's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.5%.

Fridley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hilltop (0.3% Native American/Other), and Mounds View (0.4% Native American/Other). Fridley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Lake Park (1.9% Native American/Other), Columbia Heights (1.1% Native American/Other), and New Brighton (0.7% Native American/Other).

Fridley's Multiracial Population

1,358 residents of Fridley, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fridley is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Fridley ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fridley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Fridley's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.5%.

Fridley is more Multiracial than neighboring Hilltop (2.4% Multiracial), Spring Lake Park (4.3% Multiracial), Columbia Heights (4.3% Multiracial), and New Brighton (4.4% Multiracial). Fridley is less Multiracial than neighboring Mounds View (5.2% 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.