Isanti County, Minnesota
Isanti County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Isanti County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 37,816 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 41,429 inhabitants. Its county seat is Cambridge. The county was created 168 years ago in 1857.

Quick Facts about Isanti County
Population : | 41,429 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Minnesota (United States) |
Area : | 1170 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 3.5% |
Land as percent of area : | 96.5% |
Altitude : | 928 feet / 283 meters |
Capital : | Cambridge |
Establishment : | February 02, 1857 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 23:20:52 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 35 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 8.72% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Isanti County is located at 45°33'41"N 93°17'43"W (45.5614900, -93.2951800). It has 6 neighbors: Anoka County, Chisago County, Kanabec County, Mille Lacs County, Pine County and Sherburne County.
Isanti County map
The largest city of Isanti County is Cambridge with a population of 2,514. Other cities include, Isanti population 2,294, Braham population 1,850, Springvale population 1,523 and Stanley population 233. See all Isanti County cities & populated places.
Isanti County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Isanti County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Spring Lake | 3,774 | Township in Scott County, Minnesota |
Cambridge | 2,514 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Isanti | 2,294 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Braham | 1,850 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Wyanett | 1,826 | Township in Isanti County, Minnesota |
Spencer Brook | 1,672 | Township in Isanti County, Minnesota |
Springvale | 1,523 | Unincorporated community in Isanti County, Minnesota |
Stanchfield | 1,273 | Township in Isanti County, Minnesota |
Dalbo | 784 | Township in Isanti County, Minnesota |
Stanley | 233 | Unincorporated community in Isanti County, Minnesota |
Bradford | 87 | Unincorporated community in Isanti County, Minnesota |
- Official Website
Official website of Isanti County
Isanti County has 6 neighbours.
- Anoka County county in Minnesota, United States
- Chisago County county in Minnesota, United States
- Kanabec County county in Minnesota, United States
- Mille Lacs County county in Minnesota, United States
- Pine County county in Minnesota, United States
- Sherburne County county in Minnesota, United States
Demographics
The population of Isanti County increased by 8.72% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 37,816 | - | census |
2011 | 38,200 | 1.01% | estimation process |
2012 | 38,149 | -0.13% | estimation process |
2013 | 38,064 | -0.22% | estimation process |
2014 | 38,273 | 0.55% | estimation process |
2015 | 38,281 | 0.02% | estimation process |
2016 | 38,778 | 1.28% | estimation process |
2017 | 39,543 | 1.93% | estimation process |
2018 | 39,950 | 1.02% | estimation process |
2019 | 40,596 | 1.59% | estimation process |
2020 | 41,429 | 2.01% | estimation process |
People born in Isanti County (2)
People born in Isanti County, including theologian Millard Erickson, politician Wendell Erickson, .
List
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |