Demographics & People — Fridley, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 29,944 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~30,900 |
| Median Age | 34.7 |
| Total Households | 11,923 |
| Family Households | 7,255 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5568 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18,167 |
| Black or African American | 5,998 |
| Asian | 1,114 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,188 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 7,840 |
| German | 5,831 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,776 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,125 |
| Subsaharan African | 3,002 |
| Norwegian | 2,469 |
| Irish | 2,414 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,305 |
| English | 1,661 |
| Swedish | 1,506 |
Language
| English Only | 19,603 |
| Spanish | 3,321 |
| Population 5+ | 27,609 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,456 |
| Population 18+ | 22,577 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fridley, Minnesota.