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.

Anoka locator map
Location of Anoka on Minnesota map.

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 : 01:01:37 (29th March 2024)
Density : 943 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 2.14% (2010-2020)
Anoka Minnesota Main Street image
Anoka Minnesota Main Street
Anoka Minnesota Main Street image

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.

Anoka map

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

Post offices near Anoka

Post Office Name City ZIP
Anoka Post Office Anoka (MN) 55303

Other places with the same name (2)

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