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Andover, Minnesota Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Andover, Minnesota, is 33,684, with approximately 50% male and 50% female. The town has experienced steady growth due to suburban expansion and its proximity to the Twin Cities.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1857
  • County Affiliated: Anoka County
  • Land Area: 34.83 square miles
  • Population Density: 967 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 763
  • Zip Codes: 55304

Geography and Location

Andover, Minnesota, is a rapidly growing suburban city located about 20 miles north of Minneapolis within Anoka County. It is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, offering residents a blend of suburban living and easy access to the Twin Cities. Andover is known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, parks, and recreational opportunities, including the Bunker Hills Regional Park, which offers extensive trails, golf courses, and water parks. The town experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm, humid summers, typical of the Upper Midwest. The geography of Andover includes a mix of flat and slightly rolling terrain, with several lakes and wetlands scattered throughout the area. The Rum River, which runs nearby, adds to the town’s scenic beauty and offers recreational activities such as canoeing and fishing. Andover’s location along major highways, including U.S. Route 10 and State Highway 65, makes it an attractive suburban community for those working in the Twin Cities, providing a peaceful residential area with access to urban amenities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 31.9 years
Median household income: $76,241
Median house value: $158,400

Population by Race

Races in Andover:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)
  • Black (0.5%)

Ancestries: German (36.5%), Norwegian (17.5%), Swedish (13.6%), Irish (12.9%), Polish (8.4%), English (6.4%).

Elevation: 891 feet

Land area: 34.1 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Andover

  • High school or higher: 94.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 28.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Andover city

  • Never married: 20.3%
  • Now married: 72.3%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 2.2%
  • Divorced: 4.6%

2.5% Foreign born (0.9% Europe, 0.9% Asia, 0.3% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +11,305 (+74.0%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Andover:

  • ANOKA-METRO REG TREATMENT CTR (about 7 miles; ANOKA, MN)
  • MERCY HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; COON RAPIDS, MN)
  • UNITY HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; FRIDLEY, MN)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Andover:

  • MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN/ (about 28 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Abbreviation: MSP)
  • ST CLOUD REGIONAL (about 54 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; Abbreviation: STC)
  • BRAINERD LAKES RGNL (about 96 miles; BRAINERD, MN; Abbreviation: BRD)

Other public-use airports nearest to Andover:

  • ANOKA COUNTY-BLAINE ARPT(JANES FIELD) (about 13 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Abbreviation: ANE)
  • CRYSTAL (about 15 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Abbreviation: MIC)
  • SURFSIDE (about 18 miles; LINO LAKES, MN; Abbreviation: 8Y4)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Andover:

  • ANOKA-RAMSEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 7 miles; COON RAPIDS, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,627)
  • HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 11 miles; BROOKLYN PARK, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,138)
  • NORTH HENNEPIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 11 miles; BROOKLYN PARK, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,097)
  • BETHEL COLLEGE (about 16 miles; ST PAUL, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,787)
  • MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 20 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,857)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA-TWIN CITIES (about 21 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Full-time enrollment: 36,289)
  • AUGSBURG COLLEGE (about 21 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,662)

Schools

Public high schools in Andover:

  • ANDOVER SR HIGH (Students: 1,411; Location: 2115 ANDOVER BLVD N.W.; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • ANDOVER DOWNTOWN CTR ALC (Students: 67; Location: 13735 ROUND LAKE BLVD N.W.; Grades: 10 – 12)

Private high school in Andover:

  • MEADOW CREEK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 776; Location: 3037 BUNKER LAKE BLVD NW; Grades: PK – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Andover:

  • ANDOVER EL. (Students: 1,405; Location: 14950 HANSON BLVD N.W.; Grades: KG – 05)
  • OAK VIEW MID. (Students: 1,187; Location: 15400 HANSON BLVD.; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • RUM RIVER EL. (Students: 826; Location: 16950 VERDIN ST. N.W.; Grades: KG – 05)
  • CROOKED LAKE EL. (Students: 647; Location: 2939 BUNKER LAKE BLVD.; Grades: PK – 05)

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