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Annandale, Minnesota Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Annandale is 3,400, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has grown slowly but steadily, supported by its role as a local hub for recreation and its proximity to larger cities.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1888
  • County: Wright County
  • Land area: 2.7 square miles
  • Population density: 1,260 people per square mile
  • Area code: 320
  • Zip code: 55302

Geography and Location

Annandale is a small city located in central Minnesota, in Wright County. Known as the “Heart of the Lakes,” the area is surrounded by more than 25 lakes, making it a popular destination for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation. The city is situated about 50 miles northwest of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis-St. Paul), providing residents with easy access to urban amenities while maintaining a peaceful, small-town atmosphere. The surrounding landscape is a mixture of woodlands, farmland, and rolling hills, characteristic of Minnesota’s lake country. Annandale experiences a continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers, typical of the region. The local economy is supported by a mix of tourism, agriculture, and small businesses, with many visitors coming to enjoy the lakes and the various parks in the area, such as Lake Maria State Park. The town’s proximity to Interstate 94 and U.S. Route 55 provides convenient connections to the rest of the state, making Annandale a desirable place for those seeking a balance between rural and suburban living.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.4 years
Median household income: $37,929
Median house value: $104,700

Population by Race

Races in Annandale:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (45.8%), Irish (14.8%), Norwegian (13.9%), Swedish (10.7%), English (4.5%), French (4.1%).

Elevation: 1060 feet

Land area: 2.7 square miles

Map of Annandale, MN

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Annandale

  • High school or higher: 79.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 14.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 35.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Annandale city

  • Never married: 23.8%
  • Now married: 52.7%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 12.0%
  • Divorced: 10.8%

2.7% Foreign born (1.0% Europe, 0.9% Latin America, 0.6% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +407 (+17.9%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Annandale:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Annandale:

  • ST CLOUD REGIONAL (about 20 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; Abbreviation: STC)
  • MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN/ (about 69 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Abbreviation: MSP)
  • BRAINERD LAKES RGNL (about 78 miles; BRAINERD, MN; Abbreviation: BRD)

Other public-use airports nearest to Annandale:

  • MAPLE LAKE MUNI (about 10 miles; MAPLE LAKE, MN; Abbreviation: MGG)
  • LEADERS CLEAR LAKE (about 16 miles; CLEAR LAKE, MN; Abbreviation: 8Y6)
  • BUFFALO MUNI (about 22 miles; BUFFALO, MN; Abbreviation: 8Y2)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Annandale:

  • SAINT CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY (about 20 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 12,913)
  • SAINT CLOUD TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 22 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,183)
  • HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 53 miles; BROOKLYN PARK, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,138)
  • NORTH HENNEPIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 53 miles; BROOKLYN PARK, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,097)
  • ANOKA-RAMSEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 56 miles; COON RAPIDS, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,627)
  • MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 62 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,857)
  • NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 64 miles; BLOOMINGTON, MN; Full-time enrollment: 4,636)

Schools

Public high school in Annandale:

  • ANNANDALE SR. (Students: 609; Location: 855 HEMLOCK ST. E.; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Annandale:

  • ANNANDALE MID. (Students: 611; Location: 125 CHERRY AVE. N.; Grades: 05 – 08)
  • BENDIX EL. (Students: 601; Location: 655 PARK ST. E.; Grades: PK – 04)

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