St. Francis: Demographics & People
8,372 people call St. Francis home, in 2,989 households. Population grew 1.1% from 8,279 (2022) to 8,372 (2024). Median age 35.2 years. (3.6y younger than Anoka County; 3.8y younger than Minnesota). Children under 18 are 28% of the population. Population is 87% White (non-Hispanic) and 2% Asian. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.07). 75% of households are family-led. County is gaining 2,125 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 36% adult obesity, 12% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household.
- 25% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.1% from 8,279 (2022) to 8,372 (2024) — about 1.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~8,466 (extrapolated at 0.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 8,592.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 363,887 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 8,279 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 8,372 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 8,372 people |
| Population Estimate | 8,592 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.2y is 3.7 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 28% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.2 years (vs Minnesota 39.0y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 28.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Population under 18 | 2,352 |
| Median age | 35.2 years (vs Minnesota 39.0y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 8,372 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.07 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 7,424 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 115 |
| Asian residents | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 135 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 6.8% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 96.5% |
| Asian population | 2.2% |
| Black population | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 1.6% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 87.2% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.3% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 7,014 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,152 |
| Share born in this state | 83.8% |
| Share born in another state | 16.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 13.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 222 |
| From Europe | 71 |
| From Africa | 13 |
Households & Family Composition
2,989 households. Averaging 2.9 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 75% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 2,098 families, 40% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 2,388 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 2,098 |
| Married couples with children | 836 |
| Single-parent households | 165 |
| Average household size | 2.86 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 38 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 14 |
| Family households | 2,241 households |
| Households that are families | 75.0% |
| Total households | 2,989 households |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 5.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 2,125 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 5.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 370,397 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 368,272 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 2,125 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 489 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.0% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 6 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | MN-06 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 27,003 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 27 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 3 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Anoka |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 7.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 6.90 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 8.50 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 27,003 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Anoka County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 8,693 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 27,003 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Anoka County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 66.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 62.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 67.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 356,921 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 28.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 8,372, growing, family-oriented, affluent, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 8,372 people |
| Town Summary · County | Anoka County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade