Demographics & People — Anoka, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,941 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,000 |
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| Median Age | 40.6 |
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| Total Households | 7,422 |
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| Family Households | 4,540 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3617 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,808 |
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| Black or African American | 1,487 |
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| Asian | 804 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,401 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,867 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,478 |
| Other groups | 2,503 |
| Norwegian | 2,012 |
| American | 1,891 |
| Irish | 1,625 |
| Swedish | 1,257 |
| English | 1,195 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,083 |
| Polish | 806 |
Language
| English Only | 14,813 |
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| Spanish | 623 |
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| Population 5+ | 16,795 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 919 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,039 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Anoka, Minnesota.
