Anoka County Demographics

A map of Anoka County's Population by Race

Anoka County, Minnesota had a population of 363,887 in 2020. It was 75.9% White, 7.8% Black, 5.3% Asian, 5.4% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Anoka County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Anoka County is the 4th most populous county of the 87 counties in Minnesota.

Anoka County's White Population

276,205 residents of Anoka County identify as White, or 75.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Anoka County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Anoka County is ranked #79 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Anoka County is more White than neighboring Ramsey County (58% White), and Hennepin County (65.6% White). Anoka County is less White than neighboring Isanti County (91.3% White), Chisago County (89.7% White), and Washington County (77.8% White).

Anoka County's Black Population

28,378 residents of Anoka County identify as Black, or 7.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Anoka County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Anoka County is ranked #4 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Anoka County is more Black than neighboring Isanti County (0.8% Black), Chisago County (1.5% Black), and Washington County (5.2% Black). Anoka County is less Black than neighboring Ramsey County (12.7% Black), and Hennepin County (13.2% Black).

Anoka County's Asian Population

19,158 residents of Anoka County identify as Asian, or 5.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Anoka County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Anoka County is ranked #8 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Anoka County is more Asian than neighboring Isanti County (1.2% Asian), and Chisago County (1.4% Asian). Anoka County is less Asian than neighboring Ramsey County (15.5% Asian), Hennepin County (7.6% Asian), and Washington County (6.9% Asian).

Anoka County's Hispanic Population

19,506 residents of Anoka County identify as Hispanic, or 5.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Anoka County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Anoka County is ranked #29 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Anoka County is more Hispanic than neighboring Isanti County (2.2% Hispanic), Chisago County (2.6% Hispanic), and Washington County (4.9% Hispanic). Anoka County is less Hispanic than neighboring Ramsey County (8.2% Hispanic), and Hennepin County (7.7% Hispanic).

Anoka County's Native American/Other Population

3,406 residents of Anoka County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Anoka County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Anoka County is ranked #38 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Anoka County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Washington County (0.8% Native American/Other). Anoka County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ramsey County (1% Native American/Other), and Hennepin County (1.1% Native American/Other).

Anoka County's Multiracial Population

17,234 residents of Anoka County identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Anoka County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Anoka County is ranked #10 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Anoka County is more Multiracial than neighboring Isanti County (3.7% Multiracial), Ramsey County (4.6% Multiracial), Chisago County (4% Multiracial), and Washington County (4.4% Multiracial). Anoka County is less Multiracial than neighboring Hennepin County (4.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.