Anoka is a city located in Anoka County Minnesota. Anoka has a 2024 population of 18,022. It is also the county seat of Anoka County. Anoka is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,917 in 2020.
The average household income in Anoka is $91,684 with a poverty rate of 7.91%. The median age in Anoka is 40 years: 38.2 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Anoka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,808 | 76.96% |
| Black or African American | 1,487 | 8.29% |
| Two or more races | 1,383 | 7.71% |
| Asian | 804 | 4.48% |
| Other race | 231 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 206 | 1.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.12% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,422 | 2.3 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Married | 3,284 | 3.06 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Non Family | 2,882 | 1.19 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Female | 847 | 2.96 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Male | 409 | 2.64 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
57.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 510 | 3.9% |
| Associates Degree | 1,804 | 13.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,492 | 19.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,092 | 8.34% |
| High School Graduate | 3,842 | 29.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 320 | 2.44% |
| Some College | 3,029 | 23.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,060 | 10,548 | 3,230 |
| Black | 623 | 584 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 563 | 435 | 110 |
| Hispanic | 535 | 418 | 45 |
| Asian | 448 | 389 | 142 |
| Native American | 120 | 89 | 10 |
| Other Race | 94 | 77 | 16 |
| Islander | 10 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 31.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,417 | $63,333 | $53,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,708 | $81,154 | $64,531 |
| High School Graduate | $40,146 | $55,625 | $26,887 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,127 | $44,821 | $32,804 |
| Overall | $51,769 | $60,779 | $41,890 |
| Some College | $50,510 | $60,181 | $42,305 |
$51,769
Average Earnings
$60,779
Average Male
$41,890
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.2% of Anoka residents speak only English, while 11.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,086 | 914 | 6.98% |
| Black | 1,351 | 271 | 20.06% |
| Hispanic | 1,349 | 134 | 9.93% |
| Other | 221 | 37 | 16.74% |
| Multiple | 1,340 | 32 | 2.39% |
| Asian | 804 | 24 | 2.99% |
| Islander | 22 | 22 | 100% |
| Native | 181 | 4 | 2.21% |
7.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.44%
Male Poverty Rate
9.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Anoka is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Anoka is Native, with 2.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.14% |
| High School | 11.88% |
| Some College | 8.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.81% |
| Female Employed | 4.45% |
| Male Employed | 1.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,871 | $106,037 |
| Households | $75,262 | $91,684 |
| Married Families | $112,734 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,945 | $62,367 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
934
Number of Veterans
877
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 291 |
| Second Gulf War | 242 |
| First Gulf War | 117 |
| World War II | 33 |
| Korea | 31 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 312 |
| 65 to 74 | 176 |
| 18 to 34 | 168 |
| 35 to 54 | 160 |
| 55 to 64 | 118 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 812 | 6.85% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 11.8% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 8.92% |
| Asian | 44 | 8.75% |
| Native American | 12 | 8.33% |
| Islander | 10 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.93%
Born in Anoka
91.06%
Native Born
8.94%
Foreign Born
4.18%
Non Citizen
4.76%
Naturalized
91.06% of Anoka residents were born in the United States, with 69.93% having been born in Minnesota. 4.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,153 | 26 | 0.14% |
| 2028 | 18,127 | 26 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 18,101 | 27 | 0.15% |
| 2026 | 18,074 | 26 | 0.14% |
| 2025 | 18,048 | 26 | 0.14% |
| 2024 | 18,022 | 26 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 17,996 | -9 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 18,005 | 43 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 17,962 | 45 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 17,917 | 342 | 1.95% |
| 2019 | 17,575 | 20 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 17,555 | 66 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 17,489 | 73 | 0.42% |
| 2016 | 17,416 | 54 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 17,362 | 58 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 17,304 | 35 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 17,269 | 7 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 17,262 | 85 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 17,177 | 16 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 17,161 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,076 | 884 | 5.14% |
| 1990 | 17,192 | 1,558 | 9.97% |
| 1980 | 15,634 | 2,336 | 17.57% |
| 1970 | 13,298 | 2,736 | 25.9% |
| 1960 | 10,562 | 3,166 | 42.81% |
| 1950 | 7,396 | 970 | 15.09% |
| 1940 | 6,426 | 1,575 | 32.47% |
| 1930 | 4,851 | 564 | 13.16% |
| 1920 | 4,287 | 315 | 7.93% |
| 1910 | 3,972 | 203 | 5.39% |
| 1900 | 3,769 | -483 | -11.36% |
| 1890 | 4,252 | 1,546 | 57.13% |
| 1880 | 2,706 | -15,447 | -85.09% |