Anoka, Minnesota
Anoka: City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota
About
Anoka is a city located in the county of Anoka in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,142 and a population density of 923 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,517 inhabitants.
The city was created 180 years ago in 1843.
Quick Facts about Anoka
| Population : | 17,517 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Anoka County |
| Postal code : | 55303 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 763 |
| Area : | 18.57 km2 |
| Altitude : | 879 feet / 268 meters |
| Capital city : | Anoka is capital of Anoka County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1844 (180 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 01:35:03 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 943 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Anoka is located at 45°11'52"N 93°23'14"W (45.1977400, -93.3871800). It has 3 neighbors: Andover, Champlin and Co on Rapids.
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- Official Website
Official website of Anoka
Anoka has 3 neighbours.
- Andover city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
- Champlin city in Hennepin County, Minnesota
- Co on Rapids The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota. It is located on the Mississippi River in central Minnesota. Coon Rapids is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Coon Rapids Historical Society and the Coon Rapids Library.
Demographics
The population of Anoka increased by 2.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 17,142 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,176 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,261 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,265 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,301 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,358 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,403 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,469 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,527 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,549 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,517 | -0.18% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,122 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,051 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,425 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,051 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 15.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 43.8% |
| White only, percent : | 89.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 710 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.0% |
Anoka zip code is 55303.
County name: Anoka, County
fips: 27003
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $92,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,120 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $603 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $750 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,977 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.12 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 19.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,223 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 96,726 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 20,706 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 71,860 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,376 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,130 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,057 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 490 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 289 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 138 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 446 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 91 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 362 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 163.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 61.62 |
People born in Anoka (26)
People born in Anoka, including author, storyteller, humorist, voice actor, and radio personality Garrison Keillor, broadcast journalist, author, television personality and female empowerment advocate Gretchen Carlson, football player Dick Wildung, .
List
- Bob Harstad (American former professional basketball player) he was born in 07/02/1969
- David S. Doty (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/01/1929
- Elmer Brandell (American baseball player) he was born in 03/09/1894
- Herbert Funk Goodrich (American judge) he was born in 29/07/1889
- Reggie Berg (American ice hockey player) he was born in 18/09/1976
- Larry Constantine (American software engineer) he was born in 14/02/1943
- Matt Sorteberg (American ice hockey defenceman) he was born in 02/03/1986
- Steve Alley (American ice hockey player) he was born in 29/12/1953
- Richard K. Sorenson (United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 28/08/1924
- Robert Stewart Sparks (American politician) he was born in 31/03/1871
- Sean Nienow (American politician) he was born in 09/03/1968
- Todd Dusosky (American soccer player) he was born in 12/05/1976
- Troy Dusosky (American soccer player) he was born in 12/05/1976
- John R. Milton (American writer) he was born in 24/05/1924
- Bonnie Erickson (American costume designer) she was born in 01/01/2000
- Tod Hartje (American ice hockey player) he was born in 27/02/1968
- Berkley Scott (American ice hockey player) he was born in 08/11/1990
- Ross Ring-Jarvi (American ice hockey player) he was born in 27/05/1987
Schools in Anoka
College & universities near Anoka, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172954 | Anoka Technical College | Anoka (MN) | 55303 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Anoka, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Anoka , Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 6 people.
Other cities in Anoka County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Anoka County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Blaine | 66,697 | A city in Anoka County, Minnesota. |
| Co on Rapids | 62,935 | The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota. |
| Ramsey | 28,523 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| Fridley | 27,857 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA |
| Lino Lakes | 22,427 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| Columbia Heights | 20,381 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota |
| Ham Lake | 16,943 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| East Bethel | 12,102 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| Oak Grove | 9,027 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Francis | 8,065 | City in Anoka and Isanti counties, Minnesota, United States |
| Linwood | 5,464 | Unincorporated community in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| Circle Pines | 4,928 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| Nowthen | 4,732 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Columbus | 4,211 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| Centerville | 4,034 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Hilltop | 764 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Anoka distances to largest Minnesota cities
