Anoka Times

Of the 360,773 citizens living in Anoka County in 2021, 95.6% said they were only one race, while 4.4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Anoka County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.8% or 291,534 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7.4% and totaled 26,686 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Anoka County is 0.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Anoka County.

	Estimated Total
White	291,534
African American	26,686
Asian	17,597
Multiracial	15,974
Some Other Race	6,907
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,996
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	79

Source: US Census Bureau