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Anoka, Minnesota

Anoka, Minnesota is 7 miles NW of Coon Rapids, Minnesota (center to center) and 16 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Anoka county. The city is part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area. The population of Anoka is 18,076.

The People and Families of Anoka

In Anoka, about 47% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Anoka.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Anoka had a median family income of $55,311.

Political Inclinations

Among Anoka political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,100. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Anoka Housing

Of the housing in Anoka, approximately 56% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Anoka, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Anoka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Anoka Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Anoka Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Anoka Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Anoka Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Anoka, MN

Comparing Anoka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women79
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Racial Diversity49
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home64
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone86
Housing Recently Built77
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Affordability of Rents52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime53

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