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 $92,979 with a poverty rate of 9.02%. The median age in Anoka is 40.1 years: 37.7 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Anoka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,043 | 78.49% |
| Black or African American | 1,442 | 8.06% |
| Two or more races | 1,239 | 6.92% |
| Asian | 721 | 4.03% |
| Other race | 278 | 1.55% |
| Native American | 142 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.15% |
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 | 7,166 | 2.36 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Married | 3,204 | 3.12 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Non Family | 2,721 | 1.17 | 37.2 | 62.8 |
| Female | 833 | 3.16 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Male | 408 | 2.73 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 482 | 3.77% |
| Associates Degree | 1,513 | 11.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,426 | 18.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,004 | 7.86% |
| High School Graduate | 3,868 | 30.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 353 | 2.76% |
| Some College | 3,131 | 24.5% |
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 | 10,821 | 10,273 | 3,141 |
| Black | 687 | 607 | 57 |
| 2+ Races | 500 | 446 | 108 |
| Asian | 408 | 354 | 71 |
| Hispanic | 373 | 303 | 35 |
| Native American | 99 | 68 | 18 |
| Other Race | 73 | 65 | 16 |
| Islander | 13 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.94%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,189 | $71,992 | $54,028 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,458 | $87,167 | $63,688 |
| High School Graduate | $37,964 | $42,563 | $36,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,824 | $48,693 | $27,039 |
| Overall | $50,143 | $57,017 | $44,002 |
| Some College | $49,105 | $56,078 | $45,049 |
$50,143
Average Earnings
$57,017
Average Male
$44,002
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.55% of Anoka residents speak only English, while 11.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,297 | 862 | 6.48% |
| Black | 1,341 | 401 | 29.9% |
| Multiple | 1,204 | 140 | 11.63% |
| Hispanic | 1,041 | 124 | 11.91% |
| Asian | 721 | 32 | 4.44% |
| Islander | 27 | 27 | 100% |
| Other | 270 | 17 | 6.3% |
| Native | 129 | 14 | 10.85% |
9.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.14%
Male Poverty Rate
10.81%
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 Asian, with 4.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.55% |
| High School | 12.31% |
| Some College | 8.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 23.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.09% |
| Female Employed | 4.4% |
| Male Employed | 1.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,219 | $106,686 |
| Households | $73,118 | $92,979 |
| Married Families | $106,715 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,284 | $63,582 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
919
Number of Veterans
845
Male Veterans
74
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 296 |
| Second Gulf War | 163 |
| First Gulf War | 136 |
| Korea | 82 |
| World War II | 80 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 334 |
| 35 to 54 | 211 |
| 65 to 74 | 207 |
| 55 to 64 | 104 |
| 18 to 34 | 63 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 830 | 6.97% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 12.38% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 6.27% |
| Asian | 26 | 5.49% |
| Native American | 17 | 16.67% |
| Islander | 13 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
68.82%
Born in Anoka
92.29%
Native Born
7.71%
Foreign Born
4.43%
Non Citizen
3.28%
Naturalized
92.29% of Anoka residents were born in the United States, with 68.82% having been born in Minnesota. 4.43% 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% |