Anoka County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27003 Republican

Located in Minnesota, Anoka County has a population of 370,349 residents and a median age of 38.8 years, making it the #203 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 7.0%. The median home value is $346,500, and the median household income is $101,869, which is 36% above the national median.

370,349
Population
#203 of 3,222
$101,869
Median Income
+35.6% #155 of 3,222
38.8 years
Median Age
-0.3% #2,426 of 3,222
7.0%
Poverty Rate
-44.3% #211 of 3,222

Demographics

Anoka County has a population of 370,349, making it the #203 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

89.8%
Native Born
10.2%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Anoka County is $101,869, ranking #155 out of 3,222 counties — 35.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.0% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.

Income#155
$101,869
+35.6%
vs nation
95th percentile
Per Capita#383
$45,484
+10.2%
vs nation
88th percentile
Poverty#211
7.0%
-44.3%
vs nation
93th percentile
Unemployment#1,471
4.3%
-19.7%
vs nation
54th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Anoka County is $346,500 (+22.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,464/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.2%.

Home Value#436
$346,500
+22.9%
vs nation
86th percentile
Rent#268
$1,464
+25.9%
vs nation
92th percentile
Homeownership#597
80.2%
+24.5%
vs nation
81th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Anoka County, 32.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 4.5% below the national average, ranking #617 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.2% −4.5% vs nation
Rank #617 of 3,222
81th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Anoka County is 79.9 years. 12.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#241
79.9
+6.3%
vs nation
92th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#99
12.4%
-36.6%
vs nation
97th percentile
Diabetes#331
8.6%
-22.7%
vs nation
90th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#106
30.1%
-19.3%
vs nation
97th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#463
5.0
-11.0%
vs nation
85th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#361
3.7
-17.7%
vs nation
89th percentile
Uninsured Rate#214
5.2%
-50.4%
vs nation
93th percentile
Physical Inactivity#211
19.0%
-28.0%
vs nation
93th percentile
Food Insecurity#27
7.2%
-50.0%
vs nation
99th percentile

Substance Use

11.6% of adults in Anoka County smoke , 35.9% are obese , and 22.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 20.2 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#155
11.6%
-35.4%
vs nation
95th percentile
Adult Obesity#898
35.9%
-5.3%
vs nation
72th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,389
22.1%
+11.0%
vs nation
24th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#585
20.2
-37.6%
vs nation
72th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Anoka County is 2.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 13.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 7.5 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#149
2.2
-72.0%
vs nation
90th percentile
Suicide Rate#532
13.8
-30.0%
vs nation
79th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#312
9.2
-48.6%
vs nation
87th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#134
7.5
-63.1%
vs nation
95th percentile

Families & Children

7.6% of children in Anoka County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.3 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 6.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#136
4.3
-36.9%
vs nation
90th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#168
6.6
-69.6%
vs nation
94th percentile
Child Poverty#124
7.6%
-60.0%
vs nation
96th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Anoka County is 81.3%. The mean commute time is 28.1 min, which is 1.9% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
81.3% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
28.1 min +1.9% vs nation
Rank #1,238 of 3,222
62th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Anoka County voted Republican with a margin of 4.4%. The vote was 46.6% Dem / 51% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.5 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +4.4%
46.6% 51%
Dem 209,656 votes Rep
2020 REP +1.9%
47.8% 49.7%
Dem 211,132 votes Rep
2016 REP +9.7%
41% 50.7%
Dem 184,084 votes Rep
2012 REP +2.6%
47.7% 50.3%
Dem 185,714 votes Rep
2008 REP +2.4%
47.7% 50.1%
Dem 182,224 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Anoka County, Minnesota

Anoka County, Minnesota has a total population of 370,349, making it the 203rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Anoka County is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Anoka County is $101,869, which ranks #155 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.

The median home value in Anoka County is $346,500, 22.9% above the national median. Renters in Anoka County pay a median gross rent of $1,464 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Anoka County, 32.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.

Anoka County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%).

All data for Anoka County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.