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Anoka, Minnesota Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Anoka, Minnesota, is 17,212, with approximately 48% male and 52% female. The population has seen steady growth due to its suburban location within the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1844
  • County Affiliated: Anoka County
  • Land Area: 7.2 square miles
  • Population Density: 2,390 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 763
  • Zip Codes: 55303

Geography and Location

Anoka, Minnesota, is a suburban city located about 20 miles northwest of Minneapolis, along the Mississippi River, in Anoka County. Known as the “Halloween Capital of the World,” Anoka hosts annual festivals and parades that celebrate the holiday, adding to its cultural charm. The city enjoys a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Anoka is positioned at the confluence of the Mississippi and Rum Rivers, providing scenic waterfront views and outdoor recreational opportunities, such as fishing, boating, and hiking. The town’s geography includes flat to gently rolling terrain, with a mix of residential neighborhoods, parks, and small businesses. Anoka’s proximity to major highways, including U.S. Route 10 and State Highway 169, makes it a convenient location for commuters working in the Twin Cities. The town’s historic downtown area, with its preserved architecture and charming shops, adds to Anoka’s appeal as a suburban hub with easy access to urban amenities and natural beauty.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.9 years
Median household income: $42,659
Median house value: $119,000

Population by Race

Races in Anoka:

  • White Non-Hispanic (92.0%)
  • Black (2.5%)
  • Hispanic (1.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.9%)
  • American Indian (1.7%)
  • Other race (0.5%)

Ancestries: German (33.0%), Norwegian (17.1%), Swedish (12.8%), Irish (11.3%), English (6.1%), Polish (5.8%).

Elevation: 870 feet

Land area: 6.7 square miles

Map of Anoka, MN

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Anoka

  • High school or higher: 87.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 17.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Anoka city

  • Never married: 28.9%
  • Now married: 50.3%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 12.5%

3.0% Foreign born (1.0% Asia, 0.9% Latin America, 0.8% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +813 (+4.7%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Anoka:

  • ANOKA-METRO REG TREATMENT CTR (3301 SEVENTH AVE NORTH)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Anoka:

  • MERCY HOSPITAL (about 6 miles; COON RAPIDS, MN)
  • UNITY HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; FRIDLEY, MN)
  • NORTH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 14 miles; ROBBINSDALE, MN)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Anoka:

  • MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN/ (about 26 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Abbreviation: MSP)
  • ST CLOUD REGIONAL (about 52 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; Abbreviation: STC)
  • BRAINERD LAKES RGNL (about 97 miles; BRAINERD, MN; Abbreviation: BRD)

Other public-use airports nearest to Anoka:

  • CRYSTAL (about 11 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Abbreviation: MIC)
  • ANOKA COUNTY-BLAINE ARPT(JANES FIELD) (about 14 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Abbreviation: ANE)
  • SURFSIDE (about 20 miles; LINO LAKES, MN; Abbreviation: 8Y4)

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Anoka:

  • ANOKA-HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 1,250; Location: 1355 W HWY 10; Public; Website: www.ank.tec.mn.us)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Anoka:

  • ANOKA-RAMSEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 6 miles; COON RAPIDS, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,627)
  • HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 7 miles; BROOKLYN PARK, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,138)
  • NORTH HENNEPIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 7 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 18 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,857)
  • AUGSBURG COLLEGE (about 19 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,662)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA-TWIN CITIES (about 19 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Full-time enrollment: 36,289)

Schools

Public high schools in Anoka:

  • ANOKA SR. (Students: 2,502; Location: 3939 N. 7TH AVE.; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • TRANSITION PLUS (Students: 231; Location: 403 JACKSON ST.; Grades: 12 – 12)
  • CROSSROADS ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 213; Location: 1313 COON RAPIDS BLVD. N.W.; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • PACT CHARTER SEC. (Students: 164; Location: 2665 4TH AVE N.; Grades: 07 – 12)
  • BRIDGES (Students: 53; Location: 13735 ROUND LAKE BLVD. N.W.; Grades: 12 – 12)
  • S.T.E.P. (Students: 1; Location: 1353 W. HWY 10; Grades: 12 – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Anoka:

  • RAMSEY EL. (Students: 1,020; Location: 15000 NOWTHEN BLVD.; Grades: 01 – 05)
  • FRED MOORE MID. (Students: 950; Location: 1523 5TH AVE. S.; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • SANDBURG MID. (Students: 924; Location: 1902 2ND AVE. S.; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD/SP. ED. (Students: 574; Location: 2740 WINGFIELD AVE. N.; Grades: PK – PK)
  • WILSON EL. (Students: 569; Location: 1025 SUNNY LANE N.; Grades: KG – 05)
  • FRANKLIN EL. (Students: 383; Location: 215 W. MAIN ST.; Grades: 01 – 05)
  • LINCOLN EL. (Students: 345; Location: 540 SOUTH ST.; Grades: KG – 05)
  • WASHINGTON EL. (Students: 342; Location: 2171 6TH AVE. N.; Grades: 01 – 05)
  • PETER ENICH KDG. CTR. (Students: 306; Location: 2740 WINGFIELD AVE. N.; Grades: KG – KG)
  • PACT CHARTER SCHOOL (Students: 190; Location: 440 PIERCE ST. N.; Grades: KG – 06)

Private primary/middle schools in Anoka:

  • ST STEPHEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 452; Location: 506 JACKSON STREET; Grades: KG – 8)
  • MT OLIVE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL K (Students: 109; Location: 700 WESTERN ST; Grades: PK – KG)
  • ANOKA ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN (Students: 22; Location: 1035 LINCOLN ST; Grades: 1 – 8)

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