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Anoka County, MN market data
How Anoka County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 381,605
- +4.7% since 2020
- Households
- 137,432
- Median household income
- $101,869
- +24.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $346,500
- Jobs located here
- 136,618
- Highest market score
- 91
- Barbershops, #9 of 1,356 scored counties
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What this means
Anoka County has an estimated 381,605 people and 137,432 households. Population estimates show Anoka County grew 4.7% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Anoka County is $101,869, 26% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 24.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Anoka County runs highest on medical and dental services (an index of 126, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (89).
Of the business types scored in Anoka County, barbershops (91), primary care and pediatric clinics (90) and grocery and convenience stores (89) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For barbershops, that ranks #9 of 1,356 scored counties.
Anoka County is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for roofing and gutter companies (97% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for primary care and pediatric clinics (74% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Anoka County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Anoka County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbershops | 91 | #9 of 1,356 | 33 | 2.4 | $4.8M | 253 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 90 | #11 of 1,656 | 26 | 1.9 | $8.5M | 480 | 96 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 89 | #55 of 2,402 | 184 | 13.4 | $5M | 146 | 51 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 88 | #41 of 2,405 | 505 | 36.7 | $1.2M | 187 | 158 |
| Convenience stores | 88 | #64 of 2,261 | 99 | 7.2 | $9.2M | 117 | 6 |
| Dry cleaners | 87 | #1 of 507 | 6 | 0.4 | $52M | 332 | 7 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 86 | #13 of 1,302 | 37 | 2.7 | $6M | 192 | 20 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 86 | #48 of 2,405 | 891 | 64.8 | $703K | 190 | 459 |
| Grocery stores | 85 | #109 of 2,070 | 59 | 4.3 | $15.5M | 166 | 45 |
| Physical therapy | 84 | #21 of 1,422 | 47 | 3.4 | $4.7M | 197 | 41 |
| Laundromats | 84 | #39 of 785 | 16 | 1.2 | $19.5M | 156 | 5 |
| Tire shops | 84 | #55 of 1,530 | 40 | 2.9 | $4M | 161 | 17 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 83 | #60 of 1,889 | 76 | 5.5 | $8.2M | 199 | 64 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 82 | #79 of 2,063 | 95 | 6.9 | $6.6M | 178 | 59 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 81 | #12 of 777 | 13 | 0.9 | $12.2M | 300 | 37 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 80 | #9 of 325 | 9 | 0.7 | $24.7M | 101 | 3 |
| Pest control | 80 | #21 of 699 | 7 | 0.5 | $27.6M | 270 | 10 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 79 | #158 of 2,210 | 176 | 12.8 | $1.8M | 201 | 67 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 79 | #171 of 2,087 | 132 | 9.6 | $2.4M | 186 | 55 |
| Spas and skin care | 78 | #88 of 1,769 | 83 | 6.0 | $1.9M | 216 | 30 |
| Veterinarians | 78 | #123 of 1,485 | 44 | 3.2 | $3.1M | 115 | 34 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 78 | #165 of 2,222 | 147 | 10.7 | $4.3M | 140 | 240 |
| Gas stations | 78 | #185 of 2,358 | 91 | 6.6 | $4.4M | 183 | 111 |
| Gyms | 77 | #104 of 1,792 | 99 | 7.2 | $1.6M | 123 | 37 |
| Funeral homes | 75 | #130 of 1,472 | 14 | 1.0 | $1.3M | 189 | 8 |
| Pizza | 75 | #173 of 2,090 | 108 | 7.9 | $5.8M | 114 | 240 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 75 | #211 of 2,394 | 685 | 49.8 | $324K | 213 | 338 |
| Property management | 74 | #89 of 910 | 8 | 0.6 | Index only | 486 | 54 |
| Hair salons | 74 | #168 of 2,339 | 205 | 14.9 | $767K | 178 | 89 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 73 | #114 of 1,334 | 58 | 4.2 | $2.7M | 135 | 37 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 73 | #182 of 2,088 | 170 | 12.4 | $931K | 141 | 74 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 73 | #207 of 1,886 | 140 | 10.2 | $1.6M | 161 | 103 |
| Car washes and detailing | 69 | #267 of 1,451 | 68 | 4.9 | $2.4M | 94 | 19 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 69 | #309 of 2,385 | 398 | 29.0 | $395K | 186 | 186 |
| Pet businesses | 69 | #314 of 2,200 | 142 | 10.3 | $971K | 111 | 88 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 67 | #97 of 479 | 12 | 0.9 | $13.4M | 98 | 10 |
| Home inspectors | 63 | #101 of 415 | 8 | 0.6 | Index only | 103 | 7 |
| Pet stores | 63 | #269 of 974 | 29 | 2.1 | $4.8M | 105 | 15 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 63 | #403 of 1,461 | 55 | 4.0 | $2.5M | 98 | 39 |
| Child care and preschools | 63 | #455 of 1,611 | 72 | 5.2 | $1M | 101 | 84 |
| Nail salons | 61 | #371 of 1,328 | 69 | 5.0 | $2.3M | 136 | 60 |
| Auto repair and car care | 59 | #792 of 2,401 | 553 | 40.2 | $292K | 109 | 267 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 58 | #582 of 1,707 | 99 | 7.2 | $4.3M | 91 | 142 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 57 | #509 of 1,327 | 52 | 3.8 | $3.1M | 101 | 56 |
| Auto repair shops | 57 | #861 of 2,378 | 338 | 24.6 | $477K | 107 | 213 |
| Electricians | 56 | #455 of 1,160 | 44 | 3.2 | $9.7M | 81 | 109 |
| House cleaning | 55 | #315 of 847 | 27 | 2.0 | $7.2M | 112 | 112 |
| Chiropractors | 53 | #663 of 1,490 | 106 | 7.7 | $2.1M | 88 | 75 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 53 | #755 of 1,771 | 124 | 9.0 | $1.6M | 93 | 278 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 51 | #685 of 1,493 | 90 | 6.5 | $2.1M | 73 | 156 |
| Home repair trades | 46 | #1,251 of 2,057 | 240 | 17.5 | $1.8M | 73 | 299 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 44 | #545 of 887 | 56 | 4.1 | Index only | 99 | 37 |
| Real estate | 41 | #1,571 of 2,229 | 456 | 33.2 | Index only | 109 | 394 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 40 | #1,593 of 2,176 | 384 | 27.9 | Index only | 103 | 237 |
| Insurance agencies | 39 | #1,502 of 2,272 | 195 | 14.2 | $1.2M | 98 | 162 |
| Roofing and gutters | 37 | #883 of 1,177 | 97 | 7.1 | $4.4M | 52 | 48 |
Household spending in Anoka County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $161.3M | $1,174 | 123 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $396.9M | $2,888 | 111 |
| Food away from home | $626.6M | $4,559 | 112 |
| Groceries | $912.3M | $6,639 | 105 |
| Personal care products and services | $157.2M | $1,144 | 114 |
| Child care and other personal services | $72.6M | $528 | 91 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $158.3M | $1,152 | 117 |
| Medical and dental services | $222.2M | $1,617 | 126 |
| Pets | $137.8M | $1,003 | 110 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $311.9M | $2,270 | 110 |
| Vehicle insurance | $238.9M | $1,739 | 89 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $427.4M | $3,110 | 103 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $193.1M | $1,405 | 99 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.2B | $15,705 | 94 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Anoka County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 381,605+4.7% since 2020
- Households
- 137,432
- Median age
- 39.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 422 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 878
- Median household income
- $101,869+24.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $120,024
- Median home value
- $346,500
- Jobs located here
- 136,618
- Daytime population
- 310,320Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Anoka County, MN growing?
Population estimates put Anoka County at 381,605 people in 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 137,432 households. Median household income rose 24.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Anoka County, MN spend?
Households in Anoka County spend about $2.2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $912.3M on groceries and $626.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Anoka County spend the most on medical and dental services (an index of 126, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (89).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Anoka County, MN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Anoka County are for barbershops (91), primary care and pediatric clinics (90) and grocery and convenience stores (89). Anoka County ranks #9 of 1,356 scored counties for barbershops.
How does Anoka County, MN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Anoka County is $101,869 a year, 26% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $346,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Anoka County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for roofing and gutter companies (97% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for primary care and pediatric clinics (74% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Anoka County, each ranked against other counties.
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